The Only Use of
impertinent
in
The Magician's Nephew
- "You are a very naughty and impertinent little boy," said Uncle Andrew.
Chpt 8impertinent = rude or improperly bold
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.