pertness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade de ser vivo, ousado e confiante, muitas vezes de modo considerado impróprio, atrevido ou impertinente.

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

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1. Impertinence or saucinessC1formal

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

   Atrevimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaudacityboldnesscheekflippancyforwardnessimpertinenceimpudencesauciness

   Antônimoscourtesydecorumpolitenessrespectfulness

2. Liveliness and confidenceC1formal

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

   Vivacidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrisknessbuoyancyenergyjauntinesslivelinessperkinessspiritsprightlinessvivacity

   Antônimosbashfulnessdiffidenceshynesstimidity