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impertinent Synonyms

Another word for impertinent

Choosing another word for impertinent depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 impudent remark to the teacher."

Strongest
impudent
insolent
disrespectful
rude
Strong
cheeky
presumptuous
brazen
flippant

• 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 irrelevant to the charges at hand."

Strongest
irrelevant
inapplicable
Strong
extraneous
immaterial
unrelated

Opposites of impertinent

The opposite of impertinent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pertinent
respectful
relevant
polite
germane
courteous
applicable
deferential
See all opposites of impertinent

• Nearby Words

impersonation
impersonator
impertinence
impertinent
impertinently
imperviousness
impetuous

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