Impertinence

Quick meaning: Impertinence is a noun meaning (uncountable) Lack of pertinence; irrelevance.

Meaning

(uncountable) Lack of pertinence; irrelevance.

More Meanings

1. (countable) An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent.
2. (uncountable) The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness.
3. (countable, uncountable) Insolence; impudence.

Example Sentences

The musical has always had a lightness of touch, an impertinence that resembles gay humor.

"Enough, sir! " he thundered with barely restrained fury. "Enough, I say! Once and for all I must endeavour to rid myself of you and your impertinence.

"Because," interrupted the actress, "I see things exactly as they are. I calculate my effects, but they do not deceive myself; you, on the contrary, live in a world of illusions, where every thing is called by such an exceedingly fine name, that it seems a downright impertinence to ascertain what it really is."

Word Forms

• impertinences

Synonyms for impertinence

Depending on context, synonyms include gall, insolence, cheek, impudence, crust, freshness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include insolence, impudence, pertness, sauciness, cheekiness, perkiness.

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