Definition of impertinence Impertinence

im•per•ti•nence

We found 12 definitions of impertinence from 5 different sources.

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What does impertinence mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: impertinences

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
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • impertinence (n.)
    The condition or quality of being impertnent; absence of pertinence, or of adaptedness; irrelevance; unfitness.
  • impertinence (n.)
    Conduct or language unbecoming the person, the society, or the circumstances; rudeness; incivility.
  • impertinence (n.)
    That which is impertinent; a thing out of place, or of no value.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • impertinence
    Improperly forward or bold behaviour.

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