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impertinence vs rudeness

rudeness vs impertinence

impertinence and rudeness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impertinence Yes No No No
rudeness Yes No No No
As nouns, rudeness is a hypernym of impertinence; that is, rudeness is a word with a broader meaning than impertinence:
  • impertinence: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  • rudeness: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of impertinence include discourtesy.
impertinence (noun) rudeness (noun)
inappropriate playfulness a manner that is rude and insulting
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties a wild or unrefined state
an impudent statement
Difference between impertinence and rudeness

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