impertinency
noun
im·per·ti·nen·cy (ˌ)im-ˈpər-tə-nən(t)-sē 
-ˈpərt-nən(t)-
plural impertinencies
: impertinence
Synonyms
- dis [slang]
- diss
- discourteousness
- discourtesy
- disrespect
- disrespectfulness
- impertinence
- impoliteness
- impudence
- incivility
- inconsiderateness
- inconsideration
- insolence
- rudeness
- ungraciousness
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Example Sentences
the shameless impertinency of the teenagers at the beach
Word History
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined above
impertinency
noun
as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior the shameless impertinency of the teenagers at the beach Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disrespectfulness
- disrespect
- discourteousness
- ungraciousness
- rudeness
- inconsiderateness
- arrogance
- impoliteness
- impertinence
- incivility
- insolence
- dis
- impudence
- inconsideration
- discourtesy
- diss
- caddishness
- crabbedness
- boldness
- brashness
- audacity
- sauciness
- forwardness
- shamelessness
- loutishness
- boorishness
- churlishness
- brusqueness
- disagreeableness
- clownishness
- crossness
- improperness
- abruptness
- crustiness
- brassiness
- bluntness
- vulgarity
- unsuitability
- presumption
- unfitness
- crudeness
- gruffness
- inappropriateness
- conceitedness
- curtness
- sullenness
- grumpiness
- pretension
- pretense
- surliness
- sharpness
- indecency
- incorrectness
- conceit
- impropriety
- pretence
- pretentiousness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- consideration
- politeness
- genteelness
- humility
- thoughtfulness
- gentility
- courtesy
- graciousness
- civility
- meekness
- deference
- considerateness
- modesty
- suitability
- goodness
- appropriateness
- acceptability
- politesse
- fitness
- respectability
- submissiveness
- correctness
- decorousness
- hospitality
- rightness
- respectableness
- friendliness
- decency
- propriety
- respectfulness
- geniality
- kindness
- dutifulness
- felicitousness
- grace
- affability
- gracefulness
- suitableness
- seemliness
- cordiality