1
[ adjective ] not pertinent to the matter under consideration

Synonyms

extraneous orthogonal immaterial

Examples

"an issue extraneous to the debate" "the price was immaterial" "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"

Related terms

irrelevant

2
[ adjective ] characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

Synonyms

pert saucy irreverent

Examples

"a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"

Related terms

spirited

3
[ adjective ] improperly forward or bold

Synonyms

smart impudent sassy saucy overbold fresh

Examples

"don't be fresh with me" "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup" "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"

Related terms

forward

4
[ adjective ] improperly forward or bold

Synonyms

smart impudent saucy overbold fresh

Examples

"don't be fresh with me" "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup" "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"

Related terms

forward

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

impertinently impertinence impermanent imipramine imperforate imperfection importune imperfective importing imparting important imperceptible improperness importance imperative importantly impersonate importunate importunity importee impermanency impermanence imperatively impersonator impersonation importunately imperfect imperceptibly improper imperturbable

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