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- DictionaryIm·per·ti·nent/imˈpərtnənt/
adjective
- 1. not showing proper respect; rude: "an impertinent question"
- 2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant: formal "talk of “rhetoric” and “strategy” is impertinent to this process"
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.
Definitions of impertinent. adjective. 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.
2 days ago · 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 meaning of not pertinent and hence inappropriate or out of place, has come to imply often an unseemly intrusion into what does not concern one ...
Definition of impertinent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
impertinent (formal) not showing respect for someone who is older or more important; discourteous (formal) having bad manners and not showing respect: He didn't wish to appear discourteous. Patterns. rude/sassy/disrespectful/impolite/discourteous to somebody; rude/impolite/impertinent to do something
Impertinent definition, intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth. See more.
Noun. Filter. adjective. Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold. Scolded the impertinent child for talking rudely. American Heritage. Not pertinent or suitable. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not showing proper respect or manners; insolent; impudent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
