The meaning of Pertness

noun

Behaviour that shows a willingness to take risks or offend people

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Many voters were shocked by the audaciousness of the candidate, but some found his style refreshing…

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A willingness to take bold risks.

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He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan

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Unusually strong and esp. rude confidence in yourself

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[ + to infinitive ] our mayor has the audacity to claim credit for improvements he had nothing to d…

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Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.

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The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership

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A brave and confident way of behaving that shows no fear

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He is famous for the boldness of his business methods., even critics admire his boldness.

noun

Either side of the face below the eye.

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Tears rolled down her cheeks

verb

Speak impertinently to.

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Frankie always got away with cheeking his elders

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Either side of your face below the eyes, where except at the top the skin has no bone behind it and is therefore soft

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She welcomed me with a kiss on the cheek., [ + to infinitive ] first he messed up my work and then …

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Behaviour that is slightly rude or or shows a lack of respect, but may be funny

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There was no trace of his usual cheekiness., alongside the seriousness she has a great sense of fun…

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Lack of respect or courtesy.

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Growing disrespect for the rule of law

verb

Show a lack of respect for; insult.

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A young brave who disrespects his elders

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Lack of respect

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She apologized for not responding to the letter and said she had meant no disrespect., it is disres…

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Insolent or impertinent behaviour.

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One juror had the effrontery to challenge the coroner's decision

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Extreme rudeness without any ability to understand that your behaviour is not acceptable to other people

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He was silent all through the meal and then had the effrontery to complain that i looked bored!

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Lack of respect or seriousness; frivolousness.

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She was infuriated by his careless flippancy

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The quality of not being serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever

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When she frowned, he regretted his flippancy., this is not the time for flippancy.

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Lack of respect; rudeness.

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They gasped at the impertinence of the suggestion

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Behaviour that is rude and does not show respect, especially someone older or in a higher position than you

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She even had the impertinence to lecture loretta on the importance of hygiene., he threw me out of …

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The quality of being impudent; impertinence.

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His arrogance and impudence had offended many

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The quality of being rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone who is older or in a more important position

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With a hint of impudence she told him not to talk., the memoir describes his life with honesty and …

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Rude and disrespectful behaviour.

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She was sacked for insolence

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A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

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An attitude of irreverence towards politicians

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The quality of not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things

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The book is written with good humour and irreverence., such behaviour is typical of the cheeky irre…

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An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

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Underlying presumptions about human nature

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A belief that something is true because it is likely, although not certain

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There is no scientific evidence to support such presumptions., what presumption, to assume that i’d…

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The fact of believing that something is true without having any proof

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Every defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless they are proven guilty., presump…

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The quality of showing little respect for others by doing things you have no right to do

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They were accused of arrogance and presumptuousness., there was a certain presumptuousness to this …