Impertinence
(noun)
- Rudeness or lack of respect in speech or behavior.
- The quality of being impertinent; impudence.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, from latin impertinencia, from impertinent- "not relevant", from in- "not" + pertinere "pertain".
Examples:
- The employee was fired for his impertinence towards his manager.
- The student's impertinence in class led to disciplinary action.
- The guest's impertinence towards the hostess was not tolerated.
- Her impertinence was seen as a sign of her lack of respect for authority.
- His impertinence was viewed as a form of insubordination.