Impertinent: meaning, definitions and examples
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impertinent
[ ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt ]
inappropriate behavior
not showing proper respect; rude or disrespectful
Synonyms
cheeky, disrespectful, insolent, saucy
Examples of usage
- She was fired for her impertinent comments during the meeting.
- His impertinent attitude towards his boss got him into trouble.
irrelevant
not relevant or pertinent
Synonyms
inconsequential, irrelevant, unrelated
Examples of usage
- Her impertinent questions had nothing to do with the topic of discussion.
- The witness's impertinent testimony was disregarded by the court.
Translations
Translations of the word "impertinent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impertinente
🇮🇳 अशिष्ट
🇩🇪 unverschämt
🇮🇩 kurang ajar
🇺🇦 нахабний
🇵🇱 bezczelny
🇯🇵 不遜な (ふそんな)
🇫🇷 impertinent
🇪🇸 impertinente
🇹🇷 saygısız
🇰🇷 무례한
🇸🇦 وقح
🇨🇿 drzý
🇸🇰 drzý
🇨🇳 无礼的 (wúlǐ de)
🇸🇮 nesramen
🇮🇸 ósvífinn
🇰🇿 дөрекі
🇬🇪 უხეში
🇦🇿 tərbiyəsiz
🇲🇽 impertinente
Word origin
The word 'impertinent' originated from the Latin word 'impertinens', which means 'not belonging'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'inappropriate or unsuitable'. Over time, it evolved to also signify 'irrelevant' or 'intrusive'. The use of 'impertinent' has been prevalent in literature and formal speech, often denoting a lack of respect or relevance.
See also: pertinence, pertinency, pertinent.