impertinently

Variant of impertinent

impertinent definition

im·per·ti·nent (im pʉrt′'n ənt)

adjective

  1. not pertinent; having no connection with a given matter; irrelevant
  2. not showing proper respect or manners; saucy; insolent; impudent
  3. Rare not suitable to the circumstances; inappropriate

Etymology: OFr < LL impertinens

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