Impertinence and Respect
Opposite meaning words
Impertinence
Impertinence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.
Usage example: a disciplinarian of the old school, he refused to tolerate any impertinence from his children
Nearby Word: impertinent
Respect
Respect noun - Relation to or concern with something specified.
Impertinence is an antonym for respect.
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Respect and Impertinence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impertinence/respect
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