noun
- rude or disrespectful behavior or speech
- the quality of being irrelevant or inappropriate to a situation
Usage: formal
Examples
- The student’s impertinence toward the teacher resulted in detention.
- I won’t tolerate such impertinence from anyone.
- His impertinence shocked everyone at the formal dinner.
- She was known for her impertinence and bold remarks.
- The lawyer objected to the impertinence of the question.
- Such impertinence has no place in a professional setting.