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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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"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

The younger characters are lively and appealing, not the least because they can be a little impertinent; as much as they might seem forged according to type, the actors make them into individuals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022

I have many questions, most of them impertinent.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.