Impertinent: meaning, definitions and examples
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impertinent
[ ษชmหpษหtษชnษnt ]
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:
๐ต๐น impertinente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคถเคฟเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช unverschรคmt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurang ajar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐั ะฐะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bezczelny
๐ฏ๐ต ไธ้ใช (ใตใใใช)
๐ซ๐ท impertinent
๐ช๐ธ impertinente
๐น๐ท saygฤฑsฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุญ
๐จ๐ฟ drzรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ drzรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็คผ็ (wรบlว de)
๐ธ๐ฎ nesramen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณsvรญfinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำฉัะตะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษrbiyษsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ impertinente
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,616, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18613 adjudicate
- 18614 raked
- 18615 polluting
- 18616 impertinent
- 18617 conjunctiva
- 18618 unanticipated
- 18619 withering
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