impertinence
/ɪmˈpɜːtɪnəns/noun
उच्चारण इम्पर्टिनन्स
गुस्ताख़ी, धृष्टता, बदतमीज़ी, अशिष्टता
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[U, C] formal
rude behaviour that shows a lack of respect, especially towards somebody older or more important
गुस्ताख़ी, धृष्टता, बदतमीज़ी, अशिष्टता
- The boy was punished for his impertinence to the teacher.
- She had the impertinence to question my honesty.
- I will not tolerate such impertinences in this office.
Synonyms insolence rudeness impudence cheek disrespect
Opposite politeness respect courtesy deference
◇Word family
impertinent adjectiveimpertinently adverb
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The common pattern is 'have the impertinence to do something'.
आम pattern 'have the impertinence to do something' है, अर्थात कुछ करने की गुस्ताख़ी करना।