impertinence

Definitions

Lack of respect; rudeness.

An instance of insolent or irrelevant behavior or speech.

Examples

The student was reprimanded for his impertinence after he interrupted the teacher during the lecture.

She could not tolerate the impertinence of the waiter who made rude comments about her order.

Synonyms

audacity impudence insolence cheek presumption effrontery rudeness

Antonyms

politeness courtesy respect humility modesty deference civility