1. the quality or state of being impertinent; rudeness or lack of respect
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. something that is not relevant or appropriate to the matter at hand
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The student’s impertinency toward the teacher resulted in detention.
• His impertinency during the formal ceremony shocked the guests.
• She was known for her impertinency when dealing with authority figures.
• The judge would not tolerate any impertinency in his courtroom.
• Such impertinency was considered highly inappropriate in Victorian society.
• The committee dismissed his comments as mere impertinency to the discussion.