Meaning of the word impertinent in English
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impertinent
US /ɪmˈpɝː.t̬ən.ənt/
UK /ɪmˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/
Adjective
1.
not showing proper respect; rude
Example:
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The student's impertinent remarks earned him a detention.
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It was impertinent of him to ask such personal questions.
2.
not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant
Example:
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His comments were impertinent to the discussion at hand.
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The judge dismissed the question as impertinent.