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- [im-pur-tn-uh ns]
- /ɪmˈpɜr tn əns/
- /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pur-tn-uh ns]
- /ɪmˈpɜr tn əns/
Definitions of impertinence word
- noun impertinence unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence. 1
- noun impertinence impertinent quality or action. 1
- noun impertinence something impertinent, as an act or statement. 1
- noun impertinence an impertinent person. 1
- noun impertinence irrelevance, inappropriateness, or absurdity. 1
- noun impertinence Lack of respect; rudeness. 1
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Origin of impertinence
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; impertin(ency) + -ence
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Parts of speech for Impertinence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impertinence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impertinence
noun impertinence
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- impropriety — the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
- gall — (Pizi) 1840?–94, leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux: a major chief in the battle of Little Bighorn.
- wisecrack — a smart or facetious remark.
- presumption — the act of presuming.
Antonyms for impertinence
noun impertinence
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
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