Associations to the word «Impertinent»
Noun
- Monsieur
- Manner
- Curiosity
- Intrusion
- Sort
- Interference
- Don
- Quixote
- Brushing
- Rebuke
- Remark
- Interruption
- Compliment
- Curate
- Bingham
- Intruder
- Absurdity
- Question
- Inquiry
- Stupid
- Stare
- Pardon
- Interrupt
- Malice
- Aside
- Ridicule
- Discourse
- Insult
- Excuse
- Indignation
- Familiarity
- Bonaparte
- Puppy
- Humour
- Annoyance
- Contempt
- Reply
- Gentleman
- Madam
- Allusion
- Wit
- Stranger
- Quarrel
- Barber
- Grin
- Answer
- Apology
- Superstition
- Contrary
- Kindness
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
IMPERTINENT, adjective. Insolent, ill-mannered
IMPERTINENT, adjective. Irrelevant (opposite of pertinent)
IMPERTINENT, noun. An impertinent individual.
Dictionary definition
IMPERTINENT, adjective. Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner".
IMPERTINENT, adjective. Not pertinent to the matter under consideration; "an issue extraneous to the debate"; "the price was immaterial"; "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point".
IMPERTINENT, adjective. Improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!".
Wise words
Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say
"infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no
word left when you want to talk about something really
infinite.