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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impertinent

/ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does impertinent mean?

adjective

Showing a lack of respect or consideration for others; impudently bold or presumptuous. Often used to describe someone who asks impertinent questions or makes impertinent remarks.

Example

"The child's impertinent comment about her mother's cooking sparked a heated argument."

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