All 3 Uses of
impertinent
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- Impertinent old man!†
Chpt 2 *
- Why, that's impertinence—that's what it is.†
Chpt 5impertinence = rudeness or improper boldness
- You forgive my impertinence?" he cried, looking at them with a good-nature that was almost surprising.†
Chpt 9
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.