Synonyms for impertinent
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : im-pur-tn-uhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt |
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Définition of impertinent
Origin :- late 14c., "unconnected, unrelated, not to the point," from Old French impertinent (14c.) or directly from Late Latin impertinentem (nominative impertinens) "not belonging," literally "not to the point," from assimilated form of Latin in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + pertinens (see pertinent). Sense of "rudely bold" is 1680s, from earlier sense of "not appropriate to the situation," probably modeled on similar use in French, especially by Molière, from notion of meddling with what is beyond one's proper sphere.
- adj bold, disrespectful
- "None of your impertinent insinuations, you young rascal," said Mr. Davis, hotly.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- He gave me some impertinent advice, and, because I did not care to take it, he struck me.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- We could have done very well without your impertinent opera.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- At all events such a dream is much better than to steal sugar and to be impertinent.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Impertinent curiosity, by the way, we rarely meet with in France.
- Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- It is the curiosity of a friend, not of an impertinent busybody.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- And I really do want to help you, and I don't want to be impertinent.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- As I said at the beginning, I hope you will not think my interference is impertinent.
- Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
- “You are officious and impertinent,” said I, white with ire.
- Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
- Nature says,he is my creature, and maugre all his impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me.
- Extract from : « Nature » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Antonyms for impertinent
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