impertinent

impertinent, cheeky, insolent

Word details

German meaning
Unverschämt, frech, respektlos.
English meaning
Impertinent, cheeky, rude
Synonym
unverschämt, frech
German example
Seine impertinente Antwort verärgerte den Lehrer.
English example
His impertinent answer annoyed the teacher.
Comparative
impertinenterSuperlative: am impertinentesten

Example sentences with “impertinent”

  1. Er war impertinent und frech. (He was impertinent and cheeky.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'impertinent' a formal word?

Yes, it is a more formal and elevated term for being rude, disrespectful, or cheeky.