IMPERTINENCY Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

impertinency

noun

(ˌ)im-ˈpər-tə-nən(t)-sē

Definition of impertinency

as in disrespect

rude behavior the shameless impertinency of the teenagers at the beach

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disrespect

Noun

With no disrespect to McLaurin or Diggs, neither of them is in Smith-Njigba’s class.

— KC Joyner, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

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