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- [im-pur-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt/
- /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pur-tn-uh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt/
Definitions of impertinent word
- adjective impertinent intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth. 1
- adjective impertinent not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant: an impertinent detail. 1
- adjective impertinent Archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd. 1
- adjective impertinent Obsolete. (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd. 1
- noun impertinent Not showing proper respect; rude. 1
- adjective impertinent cheeky, insolent 1
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Origin of impertinent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin impertinent- (stem of impertinēns) not belonging. See im-2, pertinent
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Parts of speech for Impertinent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impertinent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj impertinent
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- brassy — Brassy music is bold, harsh, and loud.
- brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
- discourteous — not courteous; impolite; uncivil; rude: a discourteous salesman.
adjective impertinent
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
- disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
adverb impertinent
- neither here nor there — in this place; in this spot or locality (opposed to there): Put the pen here.
Antonyms for impertinent
adj impertinent
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mannered — having manners as specified (usually used in combination): ill-mannered people.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
adjective impertinent
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
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