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impertinent

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ĩpɨɾtinẽtɨ/im·per·ti·nen·te

Definition

1

Not showing proper respect; rude.

Usage examples

“She was scolded for her impertinent remarks.”
“It's impertinent to interrupt your elders.”

Common combinations

impertinent questionimpertinent behaviorimpertinent child