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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’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. impertinently adverb

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

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   IMPERTINENT meaning: 1. rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you…. Learn more.

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   If someone's rude without being openly nasty, like a kid in the back row of class quietly heckling his teacher, you can call him impertinent.

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

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   6 days ago · If someone talks or behaves in a rather impolite and disrespectful way, you can say that they are being impertinent.

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

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   Definition of impertinent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   im·per·ti·nent. (ĭm-pûr′tn-ənt) adj. 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.

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   adjective. /ɪmˈpərtn̩ənt/ (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?

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryimpertinent | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of impertinent – Learner’s Dictionary. impertinent. adjective. formal uk / ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt / us. rude or not showing respect: an impertinent remark. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.