impertinence (Meaning)

Wordnet

impertinence (n)

an impudent statement

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

inappropriate playfulness

Webster

impertinence (n.)

The condition or quality of being impertnent; absence of pertinence, or of adaptedness; irrelevance; unfitness.

Conduct or language unbecoming the person, the society, or the circumstances; rudeness; incivility.

That which is impertinent; a thing out of place, or of no value.

impertinence Sentence Examples

  1. The child's impertinence towards his elders was unacceptable.
  2. Her arrogant and impertinent remarks angered her boss.
  3. The student's impertinent question interrupted the lecture.
  4. The clerk displayed an impertinent attitude when asked a simple request.
  5. The politician faced criticism for his impertinent attacks on his opponents.
  6. The guest's impertinent behavior made it clear that he didn't respect his hosts.
  7. The employee's impertinent emails resulted in a reprimand.
  8. The company's impertinent advertisement campaign angered consumers.
  9. The critic's impertinent review accused the artist of plagiarism.
  10. The speaker's impertinent jokes alienated the audience.

FAQs About the word impertinence

an impudent statement, the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties, inappropriate playfulnessThe condition or quality of being impertnen

insolence, rudeness, impudence,disrespect, discourtesy, cuteness, impoliteness, sauce, boldness, cheek

smoothness, deference,politeness, gentility, graciousness, gallantry, graciousness, diplomacy, gentility, smoothness

The child's impertinence towards his elders was unacceptable.

Her arrogant and impertinent remarks angered her boss.

The student's impertinent question interrupted the lecture.

The clerk displayed an impertinent attitude when asked a simple request.