impertinent

[ im-pur-tn-uhnt ]

/ ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt /

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adjective

intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.

not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant: an impertinent detail.

Archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd.

Obsolete. (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd.

Origin of impertinent

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English from Late Latin impertinent- (stem of impertinēns ) “not belonging.” See im-², pertinent

SYNONYMS FOR impertinent

1 fresh, bold, insulting, officious, saucy, pert, brazen.

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ANTONYMS FOR impertinent

1 polite.

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synonym study for impertinent

1. 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, or a presumptuous rudeness toward one entitled to deference or respect: an impertinent interruption, question, manner toward a teacher. Impudent suggests a bold and shameless impertinence: an impudent speech, young rascal. Insolent suggests insulting or arrogantly contemptuous behavior: unbearably insolent toward those in authority.

OTHER WORDS FROM impertinent

im·per·ti·nent·ly, adverbim·per·ti·nent·ness, nounun·im·per·ti·nent, adjectiveun·im·per·ti·nent·ly, adverb

Words nearby impertinent

impersonalize, impersonate, impersonator, impertinence, impertinency, impertinent, imperturbable, imperturbation, impervious, impetiginous, impetigo

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Example sentences from the Web for impertinent

Well, nothing except hard feelings from impertinent comments made by bewigged egocentrics with fiery tempers.
James Madison’s Lesson in Delayed Great-ification|Kevin Bleyer|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yes, Paul brought it up in a way that was impertinent and likely a political ploy.
Stop Slut-Shaming Monica Lewinsky!|Emily Shire|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, a few seconds after the impertinent question was asked, William handed the child back to its parents.
Is Kate Pregnant? William and Kate Amp Up the Baby Speculation|Tom Sykes|April 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We celebrated by getting the editor and founder, Tina Brown, to answer some impertinent questions.
The Daily Beast Turns 2!|Tina Brown|October 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Would it be impertinent of me to offer some advice to you and your readers?
Dear Tina, Try Riding The Subway|Toby Young|January 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
But to leaue these impertinent discourses, and returne againe to the springs whereby our Pant or Gwin is increased.
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine|Raphaell Holinshed
Addressed to impertinent persons who find fault with the personal appearance or dress of others.
The Proverbs of Scotland|Alexander Hislop
There, you low blackguard, that will teach you to be impertinent to a lady.
Beyond the City|Arthur Conan Doyle
She's a nasty, insolent, impertinent creature;—that's what she is!
The Eustace Diamonds|Anthony Trollope
“No, not any,” replied the young man, checking his inclination to retaliate the impertinent style of his interrogator.
The Maroon|Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for impertinent

impertinent

/ (ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt) /

adjective

rude; insolent; impudent

irrelevant or inappropriate

Derived forms of impertinent

impertinently, adverb

Word Origin for impertinent

C14: from Latin impertinēns not belonging, from Latin im- (not) + pertinēre to be relevant; see pertain

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单词	impertinent
释义	impertinent [ im-pur-tn-uhnt ] / ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR impertinent ON THESAURUS.COM adjective intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth. not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant: an impertinent detail. Archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd. Obsolete. (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd. Origin of impertinent First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English from Late Latin impertinent- (stem of impertinēns ) “not belonging.” See im-², pertinent SYNONYMS FOR impertinent 1 fresh, bold, insulting, officious, saucy, pert, brazen. SEE SYNONYMS FOR impertinent ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR impertinent 1 polite. SEE ANTONYMS FOR impertinent ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for impertinent 1. 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, or a presumptuous rudeness toward one entitled to deference or respect: an impertinent interruption, question, manner toward a teacher. Impudent suggests a bold and shameless impertinence: an impudent speech, young rascal. Insolent suggests insulting or arrogantly contemptuous behavior: unbearably insolent toward those in authority. OTHER WORDS FROM impertinent im·per·ti·nent·ly, adverbim·per·ti·nent·ness, nounun·im·per·ti·nent, adjectiveun·im·per·ti·nent·ly, adverb Words nearby impertinent impersonalize, impersonate, impersonator, impertinence, impertinency, impertinent, imperturbable, imperturbation, impervious, impetiginous, impetigo Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for impertinent Well, nothing except hard feelings from impertinent comments made by bewigged egocentrics with fiery tempers. James Madison’s Lesson in Delayed Great-ification\|Kevin Bleyer\|July 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yes, Paul brought it up in a way that was impertinent and likely a political ploy. Stop Slut-Shaming Monica Lewinsky!\|Emily Shire\|May 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In fact, a few seconds after the impertinent question was asked, William handed the child back to its parents. Is Kate Pregnant? William and Kate Amp Up the Baby Speculation\|Tom Sykes\|April 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST We celebrated by getting the editor and founder, Tina Brown, to answer some impertinent questions. The Daily Beast Turns 2!\|Tina Brown\|October 5, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Would it be impertinent of me to offer some advice to you and your readers? Dear Tina, Try Riding The Subway\|Toby Young\|January 13, 2009\|DAILY BEAST But to leaue these impertinent discourses, and returne againe to the springs whereby our Pant or Gwin is increased. Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine\|Raphaell Holinshed Addressed to impertinent persons who find fault with the personal appearance or dress of others. The Proverbs of Scotland\|Alexander Hislop There, you low blackguard, that will teach you to be impertinent to a lady. Beyond the City\|Arthur Conan Doyle She's a nasty, insolent, impertinent creature;—that's what she is! The Eustace Diamonds\|Anthony Trollope “No, not any,” replied the young man, checking his inclination to retaliate the impertinent style of his interrogator. The Maroon\|Mayne Reid British Dictionary definitions for impertinent impertinent / (ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt) / adjective rude; insolent; impudent irrelevant or inappropriate Derived forms of impertinent impertinently, adverb Word Origin for impertinent C14: from Latin impertinēns not belonging, from Latin im- (not) + pertinēre to be relevant; see pertain Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to impertinent arrogant, brash, brassy, brazen, discourteous, flip, forward, fresh, ill-mannered, impolite, impudent, inappropriate, incongruous, inquisitive, insolent, intrusive, meddlesome, meddling, nosy, off base
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