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   Im·per·ti·nent

   /imˈpərtnənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not showing proper respect; rude: "an impertinent question" Similar rudeinsolentimpoliteunmannerlyill-manneredbad-mannereduncivildiscourteousdisrespectfulimpudentcheekyaudaciousboldbrazenbrashshamelesspresumptuousforwardperttactlessundiplomaticunsubtlepersonalinformal:brass-neckedfreshflipsaucysassynervyarchaic:malapertcontumeliousrare:mannerlessOpposite polite
   • 2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant: formal "talk of “rhetoric” and “strategy” is impertinent to this process" Similar irrelevantinapplicableinappositeinappropriateimmaterialunrelatedunconnectednot germanebeside the pointout of placenothing to do with itneither here nor thereOpposite relevantpertinent

   Word Origin late Middle English (in impertinent (sense 2)): from Old French, or from late Latin impertinent- ‘not having reference to’, from Latin in- ‘not’ + pertinere ‘pertain’.

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   • 1. impertinently adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPERTINENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   rude and not showing respect, especially toward someone older or in a higher position than you: I hope he didn't think I was being impertinent when I asked him about his private life. an impertinent remark / question. Synonyms. cheeky UK. disrespectful. fresh (NOT POLITE) mainly US informal. impudent. insolent.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impertinentImpertinent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   improperly forward or bold. “ impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup”. synonyms: fresh, impudent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise. forward. used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty. adjective. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. synonyms: irreverent, pert, saucy. spirited.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPERTINENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 2. not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant. an impertinent detail. 3. archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd. 4. obsolete (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd. SYNONYMS 1. fresh, bold, insulting, officious, saucy, pert, brazen. impertinent, impudent, insolent refer to bold, rude, and arrogant behavior. impertinent, from its primary ...

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimpertinent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   impertinent (rather formal) not showing respect for somebody who is older or more important Impertinent is often used by people such as parents and teachers when they are telling children that they are angry with them for being rude: Don’t be impertinent!

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimpertinent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (formal) rude and not showing respect for someone who is older or more important synonym impolite an impertinent question/child Would it be impertinent to ask why you're leaving? Thesaurus. Want to learn more?

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › impertinentImpertinent - definition of impertinent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold: scolded the impertinent child for talking rudely. 2. Not pertinent: See Synonyms at irrelevant. [Middle English, irrelevant, from Old French, from Late Latin impertinēns, impertinent- : Latin in-, not; see in-1 + Latin pertinēns, pertinent; see pertinent .]

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPERTINENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   IMPERTINENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of impertinent – Learner’s Dictionary. impertinent. adjective. formal uk / ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt / us. Add to word list. rude or not showing respect: an impertinent remark. (Definition of impertinent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)