impertinence
Definitions of impertinence
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a manner that is rude and insultingsynonyms: grossièretéantonyms:types:grossièretéthe manner of a rude or insensitive personinsolencean offensive lack of good mannersgrossièretéimpoliteness resulting from ignorancegrossièretéan impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinementtype of:
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deliberate discourtesysynonyms: grossièreté, impolitesse, insolenceantonyms:civilitéformal or perfunctory politenesstype of:grossièretéa manner that is rude and insulting
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an offensive disrespectful impudent actsynonyms: impolitesse, insolencetype of:impolitesse, incivilitéa lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
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