pertness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft beschreibt, lebhaft und selbstsicher zu sein, oft in einer Weise, die als unpassend oder vorlaut gilt. Es kann auch kecke oder freche Aufdringlichkeit meinen.

A noun referring to the quality of being lively and confident, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or impertinent.

unzählbar

1. Impertinence or saucinessC1formal

   A quality of being slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful or bold way.

   Frechheit

   • The child's pertness earned him a scolding from the teacher.
   • Her pertness in the meeting surprised her colleagues.
   • He answered with a touch of pertness that annoyed his boss.

   Synonymeaudacityboldnesscheekflippancyforwardnessimpertinenceimpudencesauciness

   Antonymecourtesydecorumpolitenessrespectfulness

2. Liveliness and confidenceC1formal

   A quality of being lively, energetic, and self-assured in manner or appearance.

   Lebhaftigkeit und Selbstsicherheit

   • The young actress's pertness charmed the audience.
   • Her pertness and quick wit made her a popular speaker.
   • He admired the pertness of her step as she walked into the room.

   Synonymebrisknessbuoyancyenergyjauntinesslivelinessperkinessspiritsprightlinessvivacity

   Antonymebashfulnessdiffidenceshynesstimidity