impertinence

• 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。

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

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1. Rude statementB2formal

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

   无礼的话

   • 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.

   同义词backtalkcheekdisrespectimpudenceinsolencepertnessrudenesssass

   反义词courtesydeferencepolitenessrespect

2. Rude behaviorB2formal

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

   无礼

   • 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.

   同义词audacitybrazennesscheekdisrespecteffronteryforwardnessgallimpudenceinsolencenervepertnesspresumptuousnessrudenesssauciness

   反义词courtesydecorumpolitenessrespect

3. Inappropriate playfulnessC1formal

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

   不合时宜的轻浮

   • 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.

   同义词cheekinessfacetiousnessflippancyfrivolitylevitypertnesssauciness

   反义词decorumgravityproprietyrespectfulnessseriousnesssolemnity