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impertinence vs chutzpa

chutzpa vs impertinence

impertinence and chutzpa both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impertinence Yes No No No
chutzpa Yes No No No
As nouns, chutzpa is a hyponym of impertinence; that is, chutzpa is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impertinence:
  • impertinence: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  • chutzpa: (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity
Other hyponyms of impertinence include chutzpah, hutzpah.
impertinence (noun) chutzpa (noun)
inappropriate playfulness (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
an impudent statement
Difference between impertinence and chutzpa

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