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Impertinent Adj Insolent Rude Neighbors Curiosity Lack Dates

The adjective "impertinent" means insolent or rude, illustrated by neighbors' impertinent curiosity about someone's dating life.

L'adjectif "impertinent" (impertinent, insolent) décrit quelqu'un qui est insolent ou impoli, comme la curiosité grossière des voisins posant des questions personnelles.

Word impertinent
Part of Speech ADJ.
Definition insolent; rude.
Sentence His neighbors' impertinent curiosity about his lack of dates angered Ted.  It was downright rude of them to ask him such personal questions.

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