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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 impertinently word
- adjective impertinently intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth. 1
- adjective impertinently not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant: an impertinent detail. 1
- adjective impertinently Archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd. 1
- adjective impertinently Obsolete. (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd. 1
- noun impertinently In an impertinent manner. 1
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Origin of impertinently
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 Impertinently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impertinently 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
impertinently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impertinently
adv impertinently
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- pertly — boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
- brashly — impertinent; impudent; tactless: a brash young man.
- insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
- presumptuously — full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission.
adverb impertinently
- brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
- cheekily — impudent; insolent: a cheeky fellow; cheeky behavior.
- disrespectfully — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- saucily — impertinent; insolent: a saucy remark; a saucy child.
Antonyms for impertinently
adverb impertinently
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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