adjective · Medium SAT word

    Impertinent

    disrespectful; characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

    Impertinent in a sentence

    His impertinent remarks earned him a stern warning from the principal.

    Synonyms for impertinent

    • rude
    • disrespectful
    • cheeky

    Antonyms for impertinent

    • respectful
    • polite
    • courteous

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    Vocabulary like impertinent appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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