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impertinence

nounfeminineformal/ĩpɨɾtiˈnẽsjɐ/low

im·per·ti·nên·ci·a

Definition

Lack of respect or good manners; an insolent or impudent act or remark.
The child was punished for his impertinence towards the teacher.
I will not stand for such impertinence in this office.
Common collocations
act of impertinencesheer impertinencereply with impertinence

Etymology

Do latim 'impertinentia'.

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