transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)im-ˈpər-tə-nənt, -ˈpərt-nənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impertinent-, impertinens, from Latin in- + pertinent-, pertinens, present participle of pertinēre to pertain
Date: 14th century
1. : not pertinent : irrelevant
2.
a. : not restrained within due or proper bounds especially of propriety or good taste
impertinent curiosity
b. : given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
an impertinent answer
• im·per·ti·nent·ly adverb
Synonyms:
impertinent , officious , meddlesome , intrusive , obtrusive mean given to thrusting oneself into the affairs of others. impertinent implies exceeding the bounds of propriety in showing interest or curiosity or in offering advice
resented their impertinent interference
officious implies the offering of services or attentions that are unwelcome or annoying
officious friends made the job harder
meddlesome stresses an annoying and usually prying interference in others' affairs
a meddlesome landlord
intrusive implies a tactless or otherwise objectionable thrusting into others' affairs
tried to be helpful without being intrusive
obtrusive stresses improper or offensive conspicuousness of interfering actions
expressed an obtrusive concern for his safety