| 单词 | impertinence |
| 释义 | impertinence (once / 1778 pages) n You have to be sure your teacher has a good sense of humor before you criticize the way he dresses, otherwise you might be scolded for your impertinence. Impertinence means "being rude, insolent, or inappropriately playful." Impertinence seems like a word that was invented for adults to use when they're complaining about rude or disrespectful kids. Sometimes you might think you're being funny or playful, but what you're saying can come across as impertinence to someone who expects to be treated with respect. The Latin root is impertinentem, or "not belonging." When someone shows impertinence, they act in a way that doesn't belong, or fit the situation. WORD FAMILYimpertinence: impertinences+/impertinent: impertinence, impertinently/pertain: pertained, pertaining, pertains, pertinence, pertinency, pertinent/pertinence: pertinences/pertinent: impertinent, pertinently USAGE EXAMPLES“The magazine is pure impertinence. From December 1, German readers will be subjected to it. What can we say? Quite simply: Welcome, Charlie Hebdo.” The Guardian(Nov 30, 2016) Bothered by the impertinence of the question, I answered something along the lines of “What do you mean? I’m from Spain.” Salon(Nov 27, 2016) The establishment on both sides of the Atlantic was unnerved by this impertinence. The Guardian(Nov 08, 2016) 1n the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties Syn|Hypo|Hyper cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impudence, insolence chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity discourtesy, rudeness a manner that is rude and insulting 2n an impudent statement Syn|Hyper cheek, impudence discourtesy, disrespect an expression of lack of respect 3n inappropriate playfulness Syn|Hyper archness, perkiness, pertness, sauciness fun, playfulness a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement |
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