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

  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. Obtrusive as an adjective:

    Sticking out; protruding.

    Examples:

    "The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs."

  2. Obtrusive as an adjective:

    Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.

    Examples:

    "He has an obtrusive forehead."

  3. Obtrusive as an adjective:

    Pushy.

    Examples:

    "The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual."

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