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 impertinent impertinent /ˌɪmˈpɝːtənənt/

adjective

  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. 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