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Definition impertinent in American English

impertinent adjective

adjective
/ɪmˈpɜrt(ə)nənt/
1

rude and not showing respect for someone, especially someone older or more senior

Example

an impertinent question/child

Example

I didn't mean to be impertinent.

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Definition impertinent in American English