Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
noun a person who is impertinent
A1 I don't like it when people ask impertinents.
A2 The impertinents of the stranger made me uncomfortable.
B1 She was offended by his impertinents during the meeting.
B2 The journalist's impertinents towards the politician caused a scandal.
C1 The lawyer's impertinents in court were seen as unprofessional.
C2 Her impertinents towards her boss eventually led to her dismissal.
adjective not showing proper respect; rude
A1 The student was scolded for asking impertinent questions in class.
A2 She found his impertinent remarks offensive and disrespectful.
B1 The journalist's impertinent behavior towards the politician caused a stir.
B2 His impertinent attitude towards his boss eventually led to his dismissal.
C1 The lawyer's impertinent line of questioning during the trial was deemed inappropriate by the judge.
C2 Her impertinent comments during the meeting were met with disapproval from her colleagues.
formal It is considered impertinent to ask personal questions in a professional setting.
informal I found it impertinent of him to interrupt me while I was speaking.
slang She always has something impertinent to say, it's so annoying.
figurative His impertinent behavior towards authority figures often gets him into trouble.
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