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impertinent Antonyms

Opposite of impertinent

Because the opposite of impertinent shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not showing proper respect; rude, insolent, or intrusive (especially toward someone of higher status or authority).

Usage Example

"The student was sent to the principal's office for making an respectful remark to the teacher."

Strongest
respectful
polite
courteous
Strong
deferential
civil
well-mannered

• adjective (Context 2)

Not pertinent or relevant to a particular matter; beside the point (chiefly in formal or legal contexts).

Usage Example

"The judge struck the testimony from the record as pertinent to the charges at hand."

Strongest
pertinent
relevant
germane
Strong
applicable
material

Similar words to impertinent

Words similar to impertinent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

irrelevant
impudent
insolent
disrespectful
inapplicable
rude
extraneous
cheeky
See all synonyms of impertinent

• Nearby Words

impersonal
impersonally
impertinence
impertinent
impertinently
imperviousness
impetuous

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Impertinent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/impertinent
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