English noun: impertinence |
1. | impertinence (communication) an impudent statement |
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| Synonyms | cheek, impudence |
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| Broader (hypernym) | discourtesy, disrespect |
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2. | impertinence (attribute) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties |
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| Synonyms | cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impudence, insolence |
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| Broader (hypernym) | discourtesy, rudeness |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah |
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3. | impertinence (attribute) inappropriate playfulness |
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| Synonyms | archness, perkiness, pertness, sauciness |
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| Broader (hypernym) | fun, playfulness |
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