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impertinently Synonyms
Another word for impertinently
Choosing another word for impertinently depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a rude, insolent, or presumptuous manner; without showing proper respect.
Usage Example
"The student insolently interrupted the professor to question his credentials."
Strongest
insolently
impudently
rudely
disrespectfully
Strong
cheekily
presumptuously
brazenly
pertly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a manner that is irrelevant, inapplicable, or not pertinent to a particular matter (chiefly formal or archaic).
Usage Example
"The counsel objected to the testimony as having been irrelevantly introduced into the proceedings."
Strongest
irrelevantly
Strong
inappropriately
inapplicably
Opposites of impertinently
The opposite of impertinently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
pertinently
respectfully
relevantly
politely
courteously
deferentially
civilly
appropriately
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impertinently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impertinently