impertinence

The word “impertinence” has 4 syllables: im-per-ti-nence

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɜːr.tɪ.nəns/

What is synonym and antonym for impertinence?

In the thesaurus, “impertinence” has 105 synonyms and 62 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impertinence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impertinence

abruptness
arrogance
assurance
audaciousness
audacity
back talk
backchat
bluffness
bluntness
boldness
boorishness
brashness
brassiness
brazenness
brusqueness
caddishness
cheek
churlishness
chutzpah
clownishness
coarseness
comeback
conceit
conceitedness
crabbedness
crassness
crossness
crudeness
crudity
crust
crustiness
curtness
cuteness
dis
disagreeableness
discourteousness
discourtesy
disrespect
disrespectfulness
diss
effrontery
emptiness
extraneousness
forwardness
freshness
gall
gruffness
grumpiness
guff
hardihood
immateriality
impertinency
impoliteness
improperness
impropriety
impudence
inaneness
inanity
inapplicability
inappositeness
inappropriateness
inaptness
incivility
inconsequentiality
inconsiderateness
inconsideration
incorrectness
indecency
insignificance
insolence
insolency
irrelevance
lip
loutishness
meaninglessness
mouth
nerve
nonsense
pertness
pointlessness
presumption
pretence
pretense
pretension
pretentiousness
rejoinder
retort
riposte
rudeness
sass
sauce
sauciness
shamelessness
sharpness
smart mouth
sullenness
surliness
tactlessness
unfitness
ungraciousness
unsuitability
uselessness
vulgarity
wise guy
wisecrack

Antonyms for impertinence

acceptability
affability
applicability
appropriateness
aptness
bearing
civility
connection
considerateness
consideration
cordiality
correctness
courtesy
decency
decorousness
deference
diplomacy
dutifulness
fear
felicitousness
fitness
friendliness
gallantry
geniality
genteelness
gentility
goodness
grace
gracefulness
graciousness
hospitality
humility
importance
kindness
manners
materiality
meekness
modesty
pertinence
politeness
politesse
propriety
relevance
relevancy
respect
respectability
respectableness
respectfulness
rightness
seemliness
shyness
significance
smoothness
suaveness
suavity
submissiveness
suitability
suitableness
tactfulness
thoughtfulness
timidity
usefulness

Meanings of impertinence

noun
1. Lack of pertinence; irrelevance.
2. An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent.
3. The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness.
4. Insolence; impudence.

Example Sentences

His impertinence towards the teacher earned him a detention.
The impertinence of her comment shocked everyone in the room.
She couldn't believe the impertinence of the customer who demanded a refund without reason.
The young man’s impertinence towards the elderly woman was unacceptable.
The lawyer’s impertinence in court led to a warning from the judge.

On this page you'll find 167 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impertinence, such as: abruptness, acceptability, affability, applicability, appropriateness, aptness, arrogance.

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