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Impertinently: meaning, definitions and examples

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impertinently

 

[ ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, attitude

Impertinently describes an action done in a rude or disrespectful manner, especially in relation to someone older or in a position of authority. It often implies a lack of consideration for social norms or expectations.

Synonyms

disrespectfully, impudently, insolently, rudely

Examples of usage

  • She spoke impertinently to her teacher during class.
  • His impertinently casual attitude at the formal meeting surprised everyone.
  • The child answered impertinently when asked about his behavior.
  • The impertinently phrased question left the interviewer taken aback.

Translations

Translations of the word "impertinently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impertinentemente

🇮🇳 बेशर्मी से

🇩🇪 unverschämt

🇮🇩 tanpa malu

🇺🇦 нахабно

🇵🇱 bezczelnie

🇯🇵 無礼に

🇫🇷 impertinemment

🇪🇸 impertinentemente

🇹🇷 saygısızca

🇰🇷 무례하게

🇸🇦 بوقاحة

🇨🇿 neomaleně

🇸🇰 neprístojne

🇨🇳 无礼地

🇸🇮 brezobzirno

🇮🇸 ósvítið

🇰🇿 әдепсіздікпен

🇬🇪 თავს გაბედულად

🇦🇿 təhlükəsizliklə

🇲🇽 impertinentemente

Etymology

The word 'impertinently' is derived from the adjective 'impertinent', which originates from the Middle French term 'impertinent'. This, in turn, is based on the Latin 'impertinens', meaning 'not pertaining' or 'not appropriate'. The prefix 'im-' signifies negation, while 'pertinent' relates to relevance or appropriateness. The evolution of the term has carried over the connotation of irrelevance to imply rudeness or disrespect when referring to someone's manner of speaking or behaving. Historically, the usage of 'impertinent' has expanded from its original meanings in legal and philosophical contexts to encompass broader social interactions, especially in situations where decorum is expected.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,886, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.