Definitions

impertinent

[im-pur-tn-uhnt] / ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt /

ADJECTIVE

bold, disrespectful

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogant brash brassy brazen contumelious discourteous disgracious flip forward fresh ill-mannered impolite impudent inappropriate incongruous inquisitive insolent interfering intrusive lippy meddlesome meddling nosy off base offensive out of line pert presumptuous procacious prying rude sassy smart smart alecky uncalled-for uncivil ungracious unmannerly unsuitable

Antonyms

WEAK

kind mannered nice polite refined respectful

Example Sentences

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Eleanor can be so impertinent, yet the audience still has to like her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

"All these questions are very impertinent, I know, but if there is still a feeling in your heart for me… you must let me know!"

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

Mr. Hillyard has irritated Mr. Trump before with questions that the former president deemed impertinent.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024

I will not appear to condone the diminishment of any group at the expense of impertinent gestures toward another group for any reason, even when the law of the land appears to require it.’”

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Uncle stamped his foot at this impertinent thought.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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