Definition of Impertinent

1. Adjective. Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. "A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"

Exact synonyms: Irreverent, Pert, Saucy
Similar to: Spirited
Derivative terms: Impertinence, Pertness, Pertness

2. Adjective. Not pertinent to the matter under consideration. "Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"
Exact synonyms: Extraneous, Immaterial, Orthogonal
Similar to: Irrelevant
Derivative terms: Extraneousness, Immateriality

3. Adjective. Improperly forward or bold. "Don't get wise with me!"
Exact synonyms: Fresh, Impudent, Overbold, Sassy, Saucy, Smart, Wise
Similar to: Forward
Derivative terms: Freshness, Impertinence, Impudence, Impudence, Sass, Sauciness

Definition of Impertinent

1. a. Not pertinent; not pertaining to the matter in hand; having no bearing on the subject; not to the point; irrelevant; inapplicable.

2. n. An impertinent person.

Definition of Impertinent

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Impertinent

impersonalizes
impersonalizing
impersonally
impersonate
impersonated
impersonates
impersonating
impersonation
impersonations
impersonator
impersonators
impertinence
impertinences
impertinencies
impertinency
impertinent (current term)
impertinently
imperturbability
imperturbable
imperturbableness
imperturbably
imperviable
impervious
impervious
imperviously
imperviousness
impetiginization
impetiginous
impetiginous
impetiginous cheilitis

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