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impertinente — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cheeky adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
  • cocky adj Overly self-confident, boastful, or arrogant.
  • flippant adj Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
  • impertinent adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
  • impudent adj Bold and disrespectful in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
  • pert adjective Cheeky or impudent in a lively, playful way, especially of a child or younger person.
  • saucy adj Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.

Senses

impertinente is used for these senses in English:

  • cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
  • cocky Overly confident; arrogant and boastful.
  • flippant Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
  • impertinent Insolent, ill-mannered or disrespectful; Disregardful.
  • impudent Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
  • pert (archaic) Especially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent. [from 15th c.]
  • saucy (figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.

cheeky — full definition

  1. adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
  2. adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.

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