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impertinence Definition

im·per·ti·nence (im pʉrt′'n əns)

noun

  1. the quality or fact of being impertinent; specif.,
    1. lack of pertinence; irrelevance
    2. insolence; impudence
  2. an impertinent act, remark, etc.

Etymology: Fr

impertinence Synonyms

impertinence

n.

  1. Disrespectfulness

    impudence, insolence, disrespectfulness; see rudeness.

  2. Lack of pertinence

    irrelevance, immateriality, unsuitability, inappropriateness; see inconsistency, irrelevance.

impertinence Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Where history has the impertinence to locate a fine piece in the provinces, no expense may be spared getting it to London.

Adjective modifier

  • great: I am often troubled with great impertinences: all persons here being ignorant of these things to admiration.
  • sheer: For a non-professional operator to offer a medical opinion on a radiogram is sheer impertinence " Arthur and Muir ( 1909 ) v-vi.
  • such: Not even The Times correspondent, or anyone else, could recall such impertinence.