😏impertinence

noun
/ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example Sentences

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

Synonyms

rudeness, disrespect, insolence, impudence

Antonyms

respect, politeness, courtesy

Collocations

show impertinence, shocked by impertinence

Related Vocabularies

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