Meaning & Definition of Impertinent in English
English⟶
Impertinent
/ɪmpərtənənt/
adjective
1. Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
- "A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
synonym:
- impertinent,
- irreverent,
- pert,
- saucy
2. Not pertinent to the matter under consideration
- "An issue extraneous to the debate"
- "The price was immaterial"
- "Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"
synonym:
- extraneous,
- immaterial,
- impertinent,
- orthogonal
3. Improperly forward or bold
- "Don't be fresh with me"
- "Impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"
- "An impudent boy given to insulting strangers"
- "Don't get wise with me!"
synonym:
- fresh,
- impertinent,
- impudent,
- overbold,
- smart,
- saucy,
- sassy,
- wise