impertinence
🇬🇧 UK/ɪm'pɜːt(ə)nəns/🇺🇸 US/im'pә:tinәns/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Rude or disrespectful behavior or speech; lack of proper respect; also, irrelevance to the matter at hand.
无礼,冒失;不相干,不切题
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimnot, opposite of
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perthrough, thoroughly
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ento put into, to cause
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cesuffix
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Common Collocations
- 1.display impertinence表现出无礼
- 2.show impertinence显示无礼
Example Sentences
- 1.
The child's impertinence toward his teacher was completely unacceptable.
- 2.
Your impertinence in questioning my authority shows poor judgment.