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impertinence

/ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее грубое или неуважительное поведение, дерзкое заявление или отношение, которое демонстрирует отсутствие должного уважения.esSustantivo que denota un comportamiento grosero o irrespetuoso, una declaración o actitud insolente que muestra falta del debido respeto.frNom désignant un comportement grossier ou irrespectueux, une remarque insolente ou une attitude qui manifeste un manque de considération ou de déférence envers autrui.deSubstantiv, das unhöfliches, respektloses oder dreistes Verhalten bzw. eine entsprechende Äußerung oder Haltung bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa comportamento rude ou desrespeitoso, uma declaração atrevida ou uma atitude que demonstra falta de respeito devido.zh指粗鲁无礼、不尊重他人的行为、言语或态度,表现出傲慢和缺乏应有的尊敬。arاسم يدل على السلوك الوقح أو غير المحترم، أو القول الجسور أو التصرف الذي يُظهر قلة الاحترام والتقدير للآخرين.

  1. Rude statement B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruДерзостьesFalta de respeto en un comentariofrImpertinencedeUnverschämtheitptImpertinênciazh无礼的话arوقاحة

    Synonymes: backtalkcheekdisrespectimpudenceinsolencepertnessrudenesssass

    Antonymes: courtesydeferencepolitenessrespect

  2. Rude behavior B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruДерзостьesImpertinencia (comportamiento grosero)frImpertinence (rudesse, insolence)deUnverschämtheitptImpertinênciazh无礼arوقاحة

    Synonymes: audacitybrazennesscheekdisrespecteffronteryforwardnessgallimpudenceinsolencenervepertnesspresumptuousnessrudenesssauciness

    Antonymes: courtesydecorumpolitenessrespect

  3. Inappropriate playfulness C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruНеуместная игривостьesFalta de seriedad inapropiadafrImpertinence (badinage déplacé)deUnangebrachte VerspieltheitptBrincadeira inoportunazh不合时宜的轻浮arالمرح غير اللائق

    Synonymes: cheekinessfacetiousnessflippancyfrivolitylevitypertnesssauciness

    Antonymes: decorumgravityproprietyrespectfulnessseriousnesssolemnity

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