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impertinence

nounfeminineformaluncommon/ĩpɨɾtiˈnẽsjɐ/im·per·ti·nên·ci·a

Definition

1

Lack of respect or good manners; an insolent or impudent act or remark.

Usage examples

The child was punished for his impertinence towards the teacher.
I will not stand for such impertinence in this office.

Common combinations

act of impertinencesheer impertinencereply with impertinence