Impertinence can stem from various factors, including a lack of respect for authority or social norms, a desire to provoke a reaction, or a reflection of one's personality traits, such as impulsivity or insensitivity. It may also arise from cultural differences, where certain behaviors are perceived as disrespectful in one context but not in another. Additionally, impertinence can be a coping mechanism for individuals who feel marginalized or unheard, allowing them to assert themselves in social interactions.
The impertinence of the driver to the police officer earned him a ticket. (Impertinence means rudness)
The antonym for impertinence is politeness.
Some antonyms for the word impertinence are kind, mannered, nice, polite and fine.
reverance
Reverance
The impertinence of this student is earning him a failing grade. Pertinence - rude behavior
The root word for impertinence is from the Latin 'pertinere', which means to hold to. While the word pertinent means relevant or appropriate , impertinent means not pertinent or inappropriate. The noun impertinence means lacking respect or inappropriate behavior.
Nerve or impertinence; in a 1904 novel Lord Elmsdale says: “That Chap’s Got Some.”
the impertinent information was of no use to the investigation
dis, disrespect, discourtesy, rudeness, impoliteness, incivility, insolence, impudence, impertinence
Breathtaking isn't a noun at all; it's an adjective. Examples:This is a breathtaking view.His impertinence is breathaking.
Insubordination is the defiance of authority.