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impertinence Antonyms

Opposite of impertinence

Because the opposite of impertinence shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Lack of respect; rude, insolent, or presumptuous behavior or speech.

Usage Example

"The headmaster refused to tolerate such respect from a first-year student."

Strongest
respect
politeness
courtesy
Strong
deference
civility
modesty

• noun (Context 2)

An insolent or disrespectful remark or act.

Usage Example

"She calmly ignored his petty impertinences and continued with her presentation."

Strong
compliment
courtesy

• noun (Context 3)

The state or quality of being irrelevant or inappropriate to a particular matter, especially in legal pleading.

Usage Example

"The judge struck several paragraphs from the pleading on the grounds of pertinence."

Strongest
pertinence
relevance
Strong
applicability
appropriateness

Similar words to impertinence

Words similar to impertinence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

insolence
impudence
irrelevance
irrelevancy
rudeness
effrontery
audacity
disrespect
See all synonyms of impertinence

• Nearby Words

impersonate
impersonation
impersonator
impertinence
impertinent
impertinently
imperviousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Impertinence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/impertinence
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