Impertinence and Pompousness

Impertinence

Impertinence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.

Pompousness and impertinence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pompousness" instead a noun "Impertinence".

Nearby Word: impertinent

Pompousness

Pompousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: offended by the pompousness of the minor official

Impertinence and pompousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impertinence" instead a noun "Pompousness".
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