impertinent
intermediateB2/ɪmˈpɜrtɪnənt/ · im-per-ti-nent
Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that is not relevant to the situation.
Meanings
Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that is not relevant to the situation.
بے ادبی یا بے احترامی، خاص طور پر ایسی صورت میں جس کا معاملے سے کوئی تعلق نہ ہو۔
بےادب
be-adab
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- impertinent behavior
- impertinent question
- impertinent remark
Example Sentences
Her impertinent comments during the meeting shocked everyone.
میٹنگ کے دوران اس کے بے ادب تبصرے نے سب کو حیران کر دیا۔
Meeting ke doran is ke be-adab tabsray ne sab ko hairaan kar diya.
He was told that his impertinent questions were inappropriate.
اسے بتایا گیا کہ اس کے بے لحاظ سوالات نامناسب ہیں۔
Usay bataya gaya ke us ke be-lahaz sawalat namunasib hain.
The child's impertinent behavior upset the teacher.
بچے کا بے ادب رویہ استاد کو ناراض کر گیا۔
Bachay ka be-adab rawaya ustad ko naraz kar gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an impertinent child who doesn't respect their elders.
Imagine a child rolling their eyes while their parent is speaking.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تانہ زن ہوں اگر ہوں گدائے محبت شاید مجھ سے کم نہ ہو تجھ کو بے ادبی کا
Taanah zan hun agar hun gadaaye mohabbat Shayad mujh se kam na ho tujh ko be-adabi ka
If I am a taunter, a beggar of love, perhaps I do not offend you with my impertinence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نہ ہو بے ادبی، نہ ہو بے باکی
Na ho be-adabi, na ho be-baki
Neither be rude, nor be overly bold.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impertinens" — not pertinent, irrelevant
First known use: 14th century
The word 'impertinent' has evolved from the Latin 'impertinens', meaning 'not relating or applying'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to denote behaviors considered rude or disrespectful.