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'.