Definitions for impertinent

impertinent im·per·ti·nent

Spelling: [im-pur-tn-uh nt]
IPA: /ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt/

Impertinent is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 354 anagrams from letters in impertinent (eeiimnnprtt).

Definitions for impertinent

adjective

  1. intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil:
  2. not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant:
  3. Archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd.
  4. Obsolete. (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd.

Origin of impertinent

1350-1400; Middle English Late Latin impertinent- (stem of impertinēns) not belonging. See im-2, pertin

Examples for impertinent

Would it be impertinent of me to offer some advice to you and your readers?

At all events such a dream is much better than to steal sugar and to be impertinent.

We celebrated by getting the editor and founder, Tina Brown, to answer some impertinent questions.

Well, nothing except hard feelings from impertinent comments made by bewigged egocentrics with fiery tempers.

Yes, Paul brought it up in a way that was impertinent and likely a political ploy.

In fact, a few seconds after the impertinent question was asked, William handed the child back to its parents.

impertinent curiosity, by the way, we rarely meet with in France.

"None of your impertinent insinuations, you young rascal," said Mr. Davis, hotly.

He gave me some impertinent advice, and, because I did not care to take it, he struck me.

We could have done very well without your impertinent opera.

Word Value for impertinent
Scrable

15

Words with friends

19

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