impertinence

UK/ɪm'pɜːt(ə)nəns/US/im'pә:tinәns/

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Definitions

Rude, disrespectful behavior or speech

无礼，放肆，冒失

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

im-not, opposite of

per-through, thoroughly

tinhold, keep

-enceto put into, to cause

=impertinence

The noun of impertinent: literally 'not belonging here,' which became 'cheekiness, rudeness.' Impertinence is saying or doing what isn't your place to say or do.

Root tain still carries 87 more words

Common Collocations

1.sheer impertinence十足的放肆
2.have the impertinence to竟敢……

Example Sentences

1.
How dare you! Such impertinence will not be tolerated.
2.
He had the impertinence to question her authority.

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