单词	impertinent
释义	impertinentim‧per‧ti‧nent /ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt $ -ɜːr-/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES impertinent questions an impertinent child By now he had gotten used to reporters' impertinent questions about his private life. Could I ask how old you are, or would that be impertinent? EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS And as it seems impertinent to invite you to sit down in your own laboratory, I won't. But at the same time they are extraordinarily willing to fill out warranty cards, questionnaires and impertinent surveys. He was impertinent, rude and arrogant. I think I just asked a lot of impertinent questions. It would be impertinent of me to write of Zuckerman. There is no penalty for being impertinent to supervisors who, in turn, quickly learn to keep their advice to themselves. We are too impertinent with the past, counting on it in this way for a reliable frisson. Who was this impertinent stranger eyeing her baggage? Thesaurus THESAURUS► rude not following the rules of good social behaviour or treating other people with a lack of respect: · It’s rude to interrupt.· He’s the rudest man I’ve ever met.· rude remarks about her stomach ► impolite/not polite not following the rules of good social behaviour. Impolite sounds rather formal: · It is impolite to stare.· It’s not polite to talk with your mouth full of food. ► cheeky British English, smart/sassy American English behaving in a way that is a little rude, especially when this is amusing or annoying – used especially about children: · a cheeky grin· Let go, you cheeky monkey (=cheeky child)!· Don’t get smart with me! ► tactless saying things that are likely to upset or embarrass someone, without intending to: · a tactless remark· How could you be so tactless? ► offensive speaking or behaving in a way that is likely to upset or offend someone: · His remarks are offensive to African-Americans.· offensive language ► insulting speaking or behaving in a way that is very rude and offensive to someone: · comments that are insulting to women· The article was full of insulting language. ► discourteous formal rather rude. Discourteous sounds very formal and is often used when talking about being careful not to upset someone’s feelings: · He did not wish to appear discourteous towards his host.· It would seem discourteous to refuse her offer. ► ill-mannered (also bad-mannered) especially written behaving in a rude way, especially because you have never been taught how to behave politely: · Ill-mannered movie-goers talked throughout the entire picture.· It was very bad-mannered. ► disrespectful not showing the proper respect for someone or something: · I felt her comments were disrespectful to all the people who have worked so hard on this project. ► impertinent formal not showing a proper respect for someone, especially by asking or talking about subjects that you do not have a right to know about: · an impertinent question about his private life· an impertinent young man· Would it be impertinent to ask how old you are? ► insolent formal behaving in a way that is deliberately very rude to someone in authority: · The girl’s only response was an insolent stare.· Don’t be so insolent! ► impudent formal rude, and having no respect for people who are older or more important: · The boy gave an impudent smile. ► irreverent showing a lack of respect for someone or something who people are supposed to respect – used especially about comedy programmes and newspaper articles: · an irreverent look at the week’s events· his irreverent sense of humour Longman Language Activatorwhen someone is rude to teachers, parents etc► disrespectful rude, especially towards someone you should respect, for example your parents or someone in authority: · A letter from the school arrived, saying that Joey had been both disobedient and disrespectful.disrespectful to: · In Chinese culture, it is considered disrespectful to both the living and the dead to live near a burial ground.disrespectful about British: · He thought I was being disrespectful about his country.it is disrespectful (for somebody) to do something: · Some older people think it disrespectful for strangers to call them by their first name. ► cheeky British making rude remarks to or asking personal questions of someone you should respect - use this especially about children: · I don't like teaching that class - the kids are all so cheeky.· What do you mean, I'm fat? You cheeky devil! ► impertinent rude and showing no respect for someone in authority, especially by saying things or asking questions about something that it is not your right to know or discuss: · By now he had gotten used to reporters' impertinent questions about his private life.· Could I ask how old you are, or would that be impertinent? ► impudent formal someone who is impudent , especially a child or young person, is rude and has no respect for people who are older or more important: · She didn't think the child's questions were endearing -- just impudent.· On the cover was a picture on an impudent boy sticking out his tongue. ► insolent formal very rude to someone in authority and appearing to have no respect for them, especially by not doing what they tell you to do: · Although she didn't actually say anything offensive, her expression was sulky, insolent, and hostile. ► sassy American if a young person is sassy , they are not polite to teachers, parents, or other people in authority, especially because they argue or try to be funny when someone tells them what to do: · She was sassy and smart, and all the kids liked her.· Becky was a sassy, rambunctious New York girl he'd met when visiting his aunt.· a sassy brat ► disrespect to offend or behave in a rude way towards someone: · The ambassador said it had not been his intention to disrespect the US government.· Some students do feel that teachers disrespect them. ► diss spoken informal to criticize someone rudely: · Just don't diss my little brother, OK?· Politicians are always dissing football supporters. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an impertinent question (=one which you have no right to ask)· She did not answer the maid’s impertinent question. rude and not respectful, especially to someone who is older or more important SYN  cheeky:  He was always asking impertinent questions. You are an impertinent young woman.► see thesaurus at rude—impertinently adverb—impertinence noun [uncountable]
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