im•per•ti•nence
We found 12 definitions of impertinence from 5 different sources.
NounPlural: impertinences |
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impertinence - inappropriate playfulness | ||
perkiness, pertness, sauciness, archness | ||
playfulness, fun a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with" | ||
impertinence - the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | ||
crust, gall, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness | ||
rudeness, discourtesy a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others | ||
impertinence - an impudent statement | ||
impudence, cheek | ||
discourtesy, disrespect a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others |