impertinence

• Существительное, обозначающее грубое или неуважительное поведение, дерзкое заявление или отношение, которое демонстрирует отсутствие должного уважения.

A noun referring to rude or disrespectful behavior, an impudent statement, or an attitude that shows a lack of proper respect.

uncountable

1. Rude statementB2formal

   A remark or comment that is disrespectful or shows a lack of proper respect.

   Дерзость

   • His impertinence during the meeting shocked everyone.
   • She answered with such impertinence that the teacher sent her out.
   • I will not tolerate any impertinence from you.

   Synonymsbacktalkcheekdisrespectimpudenceinsolencepertnessrudenesssass

   Antonymscourtesydeferencepolitenessrespect

2. Rude behaviorB2formal

   The quality or state of being rude, disrespectful, or taking inappropriate liberties.

   Дерзость

   • The child's impertinence was a result of poor discipline.
   • His impertinence in questioning the judge was astonishing.
   • She was known for her impertinence and lack of manners.

   Synonymsaudacitybrazennesscheekdisrespecteffronteryforwardnessgallimpudenceinsolencenervepertnesspresumptuousnessrudenesssauciness

   Antonymscourtesydecorumpolitenessrespect

3. Inappropriate playfulnessC1formal

   Behavior that is inappropriately playful or flippant in a serious situation.

   Неуместная игривость

   • His impertinence during the solemn ceremony was offensive.
   • The comedian's impertinence was not appreciated by the audience.
   • She showed impertinence by joking during the serious discussion.

   Synonymscheekinessfacetiousnessflippancyfrivolitylevitypertnesssauciness

   Antonymsdecorumgravityproprietyrespectfulnessseriousnesssolemnity