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impertinent meaning in Hindi

adjectiveAsked 3× in SSC · latest SSC CGL 2025 T-2Spelling · Synonyms
impertinent adjective

Meaning: Not showing proper respect; rude or disrespectful

Hindi: ढीठ, गुस्ताख

Synonyms: rude, insolent, disrespectful, impudent

Antonyms: polite, respectful

Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-2 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022

impertinent in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC MTS 2024 Spelling

    Select the correct spelling from the given options to fill in the blank.
    I hope you will excuse me for doing what is only my duty, although it may appear ________.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) impertinent

    Correct Answer: impertinent
    Explanation:
    The correct spelling is impertinent, which means rude or not showing proper respect (अभद्र या असम्मानजनक).
    The sentence implies that the speaker's action might seem disrespectful, though it was just a duty.
    impertinent – not showing proper respect; rude (ग़ैर-जरूरी / अभद्र)
    Other options are misspellings of the correct word.

  2. SSC CGL 2025 T-2 Spelling

    Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Impetunent

    Spot the misspelling.
    Impetunent is not an English word.
    The nearest real word is impertinent = rude, not showing proper respect *(धृष्ट, अशिष्ट)* — spelt I-M-P-E-R-T-I-N-E-N-T.
    Answer: Impetunent
    Why the others are fine.
    • Impetuous = acting suddenly without thinking *(उतावला, आवेगी)* — correct spelling, *-uous* ending.
    • Imperial = relating to an empire or emperor *(साम्राज्यिक, शाही)* — correct.
    • Implication = a suggested meaning, or a likely result *(निहितार्थ, परिणाम)* — correct.
    *Impetuous (rash) and impertinent (rude) both start “imp-” — learn their middles: -etu- and -ert-.*

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What is the meaning of impertinent in Hindi?

impertinent means “ढीठ, गुस्ताख” in Hindi. In English: Not showing proper respect; rude or disrespectful

What are the synonyms of impertinent?

Synonyms of impertinent: rude, insolent, disrespectful, impudent.

What is the opposite of impertinent?

Antonyms of impertinent: polite, respectful.

Has impertinent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – impertinent has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-2, SSC MTS 2024, SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022.

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