Definitions
- Referring to a rude or disrespectful behavior towards someone in authority. - Describing an inappropriate or irrelevant comment or action. - Talking about a lack of respect or decorum in social situations.
- Referring to a bold or shameless behavior that disregards social norms or etiquette. - Describing a lack of respect or consideration for others' feelings or opinions. - Talking about a confident and assertive attitude that can be seen as disrespectful or arrogant.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of respect or decorum.
- 2Both words can refer to inappropriate behavior or comments.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone's attitude or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Etiquette: Impertinence is more focused on disrespecting social norms or authority figures, while impudence is more about disregarding social norms and etiquette in general.
- 2Boldness: Impudence emphasizes boldness and confidence, while impertinence can be more about rudeness or insolence.
- 3Attitude: Impertinence can be seen as more confrontational or challenging, while impudence can be more dismissive or indifferent.
- 4Opinion: Impertinence can be more about expressing an unwelcome opinion, while impudence can be more about ignoring others' opinions.
- 5Formality: Impertinence is more formal than impudence and is often used in legal or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Impertinence and impudence are both negative words that describe a lack of respect or decorum. However, impertinence is more focused on disrespecting authority figures or social norms, while impudence is more about disregarding social norms and etiquette in general. Impertinence can be seen as confrontational or challenging, while impudence can be more dismissive or indifferent.
