The difference between Impertinent and Obtrusive
When used as adjectives, impertinent means insolent, ill-mannered, whereas obtrusive means sticking out.
Impertinent is also noun with the meaning: an impertinent individual.
check bellow for the other definitions of Impertinent and Obtrusive
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Impertinent as an adjective:
insolent, ill-mannered
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Impertinent as an adjective:
irrelevant (opposite of pertinent)
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Impertinent as a noun:
An impertinent individual.
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Obtrusive as an adjective:
Sticking out; protruding.
Examples:
"The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs."
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Obtrusive as an adjective:
Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
Examples:
"He has an obtrusive forehead."
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Obtrusive as an adjective:
Pushy.
Examples:
"The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual."