Impertinent synonyms and antonyms
ĭm-pûr'tn-ənt
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Part of speech:
Frivolous and disrespectful; saucy; impertinent
polite (antonym)
Having or showing good manners; esp., courteous, considerate, tactful, etc.
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
rude (related)
Unpleasantly forceful or harsh:
respectful (antonym)
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
mannered (antonym)
Having manners of a specific kind:
Not relevant; not pertinent; not to the point; not relating to the subject
Not polite; discourteous.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
attitude (related)
Rude and disrespectful
ill-natured (related)
(Now Rare) Arrogantly contemptuous; overbearing
Rude; impudent
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
Fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold.
Impertinently bold; impudent and saucy.
Not applicable:
The definition of arrogant is someone who is full of self-worth or self-importance and who tells and shows that they have a feeling of superiority over others.
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Impolite; lacking consideration for others
Lacking respect
The definition of fresh is something recently harvested, recently produced or newly made.
Stylish; chic:
Often encountered or seen:
(Archaic) Full of muscular force; sinewy.
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High-spirited, lively, or cheerful:
Having or showing excessive and arrogant self-confidence; presumptuous.
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
Energetic or quick in movement:
Marked by casual disrespect; impertinent:
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Having the quality of a smart-aleck; rude, disrespectful
Made up of small scraps or snips; fragmentary
(Colloquial) Proud; arrogant; assuming; putting on airs of superiority.
Haughty or presumptuous, especially for one's rank or social standing:
Prompted by wisdom; judicious; sound
Not truly or properly belonging; not essential
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That does not matter; not pertinent; unimportant
Of two functions, linearly independent; having a zero inner product.
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
indiscreet (related)
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ungracious (related)
unmannerly (related)
immodest (related)
refined (antonym)
Without impurities.
Presumptuous; arrogant.
Bright and vivid; rich
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The definition of brash is someone or something with an abrasive, tacky, self-serving or rude manner.
The definition of brazen is shameless, or overly bold or loud, or made of brass.
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
relevant (related)
Meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture:
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Synonym Study
- Saucy implies a flippancy and provocative levity toward one to whom respect should be shown
- Insolent implies defiant disrespect as displayed in openly insulting and contemptuous speech or behavior
- Impudent implies a shameless or brazen impertinence
- Impertinent implies a forwardness of speech or action that is disrespectful and oversteps the bounds of propriety or courtesy
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