impertinent synonyms

impertinent

modif.

  1. Disrespectful

    saucy, insolent, impudent, pert, fresh, rude, audacious, cheeky*, sassy*; see also rude 2.

  2. Not to the point

    irrelevant, inapplicable, inappropriate; see irrelevant.

impertinent implies a forwardness of speech or action that is disrespectful and oversteps the bounds of propriety or courtesy; impudent implies a shameless or brazen impertinence; insolent implies defiant disrespect as displayed in openly insulting and contemptuous speech or behavior; saucy implies a flippancy and provocative levity toward one to whom respect should be shown

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