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impertinent

adjective

Improperly forward or bold

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
T
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
15

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Improperly forward or bold

    “Don't be fresh with me”

adjective

  1. Not pertinent to the matter under consideration

    “An issue extraneous to the debate”

adjective

  1. Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

    “A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner”

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Example Sentences

Don't be fresh with me
Impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
An impudent boy given to insulting strangers
Don't get wise with me!
An issue extraneous to the debate
The price was immaterial
Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner

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