impertinent
im pur tuh nuhnt
- s characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
- s not pertinent to the matter under consideration
mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point - s improperly forward or bold
impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- That answer is impertinent and has nothing to do with the current conversation.
- Julian's impertinent behavior at the sales counter cost him his job.
- Brazil Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Micheletti's government sent an "impertinent and inadequate" note Monday to the embassy announcing it would seal off the compound.