Impertinence and Smoothness

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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

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Smoothness is an antonym for impertinence.

Nearby Word: impertinent

Smoothness noun - A texture without roughness; smooth to the touch.

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Impertinence is an antonym for smoothness.

Nearby Words: smooth, smoothly, smoothing, smoother

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