All 4 Uses of
impertinent
in
Wuthering Heights
- He'll love and hate equally under cover, and esteem it a species of impertinence to be loved or hated again.†
p. 3.3 *impertinence = rudeness or improper boldness
- He ventured this remark without any intention to insult; but Heathcliff's violent nature was not prepared to endure the appearance of impertinence from one whom he seemed to hate, even then, as a rival.†
p. 41.1
- 'You are an impertinent little monkey!' exclaimed Mrs. Linton, in surprise.†
p. 74.1
- Hareton and the woman laughed, and she joined them, and waxed more impertinent still; till I cried, in great irritation, — 'Well, Miss Cathy, if you were aware whose house this is you'd be glad enough to get out.'†
p. 141.6
Definitions:
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(1)
(impertinent as in: she was impertinent) rude or improperly bold -- especially toward someone more respected
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much more rarely, "impertinent" may mean: not pertinent (relevant) to the matter under consideration.