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impertinentnot showing proper respect; rude and discourteous

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not showing proper respect; rude and discourteous

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

Korean meaning: 무례한, 건방진, 예의 없는

Korean pronunciation: 임**퍼**터넌트

Example Sentences

  • The waiter found the customer's impertinent demands quite annoying.
  • My cat gives me the most impertinent looks when I forget to feed her on time.
  • The detective dismissed the witness's testimony as impertinent to the case.

impertinent

ADJECTIVE

//ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt//

not showing proper respect; rude and discourteous

impertinent concept
💡 Concept

An impertinent student rudely interrupts the teacher during class

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impertinent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Being impertinent about pertinent information!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootpertin-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin impertinens, composed of the prefix im- (not) and pertinens (relevant, appropriate), derived from pertinere (to pertain or relate to). The word entered English in the 15th century to describe something that is not relevant or fitting, and later expanded to mean disrespectful or rude.

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🎵Rhyme

pertinentcontinent
pertinent
continent

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📝Examples

The waiter found the customer's impertinent demands quite annoying.

😄 Fun example

My cat gives me the most impertinent looks when I forget to feed her on time.

The detective dismissed the witness's testimony as impertinent to the case.

His impertinent joke during the funeral made everyone uncomfortable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

rudeinsolentdisrespectfulcheekypresumptuous

Antonyms

respectfulpolitecourteous

Related

pertinentirrelevantinappropriateaudacious