The difference between Impertinent and Impudent

When used as adjectives, impertinent means insolent, ill-mannered, whereas impudent means not showing due respect.


Impertinent is also noun with the meaning: an impertinent individual.

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  1. Impertinent as an adjective:

    insolent, ill-mannered

  2. Impertinent as an adjective:

    irrelevant (opposite of pertinent)

  1. Impertinent as a noun:

    An impertinent individual.

  1. Impudent as an adjective:

    Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced.

    Examples:

    "The impudent children would not stop talking in class."

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