Impertinence and Modesty

Opposite meaning words

Impertinence noun - Rude behavior.

Usage example: the impertinence of deliberately ignoring waiting customers while they finished their conversation

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Modesty is an antonym for impertinence in boldness topic.

Nearby Word: impertinent

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

Usage example: his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

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Impertinence is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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