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impertinent

im·per·ti·nent

impertinent

 
 
pronunciation:
ihm puhr t nnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: rude or too bold.
He thinks it is impertinent to ask old people their age.
synonyms:
impolite, impudent, rude
antonyms:
polite
similar words:
bold, discourteous, insolent, smart
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derivations: impertinently (adv.), impertinentness (n.)
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