pertness
nounHow many syllables in pertness?
There are 2 syllables in the word pertness.Divide pertness into syllables:
pert · ness
How to pronounce pertness:
Definition of pertness:
- pertness (noun):
- noun. inappropriate playfulness.
Synonyms for pertness:
archness
arrogance
assurance
audaciousness
audacity
brashness
brass
brassiness
brazenness
bumptiousness
cheek
cheekiness
chutzpa
chutzpah
cockiness
confidence
crust
effrontery
face
forwardness
front
fun
gall
hutzpah
impertinence
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Antonyms for pertness:
approval
bashfulness
benevolence
care
carefulness
caution
circumspection
civility
considerateness
consideration
courtesy
cowardice
deference
diffidence
discretion
doubt
esteem
fear
forethought
friendliness
genteelness
gentility
graciousness
hesitation
humbleness
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