impertinent
impertinent /ˌɪmˈpɝːtənənt/
adjective
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Improperly forward or bold
(
fresh
, impertinent
, overbold
, impudent
, sassy
[Informal, N. American] , saucy
[Informal] , smart
, wise
, lippy
[Informal] )
improperly forward or bold
Don't be fresh with me
don't be fresh with me
Impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
An impudent boy given to insulting strangers
an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
Don't get wise with me!
Don't get wise with me!
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Not pertinent to the matter under consideration
(
immaterial
, impertinent
, orthogonal
, extraneous
)
not pertinent to the matter under consideration
An issue extraneous to the debate
an issue extraneous to the debate
The price was immaterial
the price was immaterial
Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
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Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
(
impertinent
, irreverent
, saucy
, pert
)
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner