Impertinent synonyms
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Part of speech:
rude (related)
Unpleasantly forceful or harsh:
Not relevant; not pertinent; not to the point; not relating to the subject
Rude; impudent
(Now Rare) Arrogantly contemptuous; overbearing
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
Attractive or stylish in appearance:
The definition of fresh is something recently harvested, recently produced or newly made.
Fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold.
Impertinently bold; impudent and saucy.
Stylish; chic:
Not applicable:
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
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.
Impolite; lacking consideration for others
Lacking respect
Frivolous and disrespectful; saucy; impertinent
Not polite; discourteous.
polite (antonym)
Having or showing good manners; esp., courteous, considerate, tactful, etc.
respectful (antonym)
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
mannered (antonym)
Having manners of a specific kind:
refined (antonym)
Without impurities.
Presumptuous; arrogant.
Bright and vivid; rich
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.
Often encountered or seen:
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
(Archaic) Full of muscular force; sinewy.
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:
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
That does not matter; not pertinent; unimportant
attitude (related)
Rude and disrespectful
relevant (related)
Meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture:
Of two functions, linearly independent; having a zero inner product.
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
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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