World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesImpertinent
/ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that is inappropriate.
"His impertinent remarks during the meeting shocked everyone." - 2
Not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant.
"The lawyer objected to the impertinent questions posed by the opposing counsel."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'impertinent' originates from the Latin 'impertinens', meaning 'not pertaining to' or 'irrelevant'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, where it took on connotations of rudeness or disrespect.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Impertinent"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Impertinent" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
impertinent
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɛʁ.ti.nɑ̃
"Ses remarques impertinentes ont choqué tout le monde."
unverschämt
Transliteration: ʊn.fɛʁˈʃɛːmt
"Seine unverschämten Bemerkungen während des Meetings schockierten alle."
impertinente
Transliteration: im.per.ti.nen.te
"Le sue osservazioni impertinenti hanno scioccato tutti."
impertinente
Transliteration: im.per.ti.nen.te
"Sus comentarios impertinentes sorprendieron a todos."
impertinente
Transliteration: im.per.ti.nen.tʃi
"Seus comentários impertinentes chocaram a todos."
अविनीत
Transliteration: avinīt
"उसकी अविनीत टिप्पणियाँ सभी को चौंका गईं।"
无礼的
Transliteration: wú lǐ de
"他的无礼的评论让所有人都感到震惊。"
무례한
Transliteration: muryehan
"그의 무례한 발언은 모두를 놀라게 했다."
無礼な
Transliteration: bureina
"彼の無礼な発言は皆を驚かせた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA police force that has been equipped and trained to operate in a manner similar to military forces.
Any member of the order Anura, which includes frogs and toads.
Characterized by the absence of conjunctions between parts of a sentence.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Impertinent"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.