Impertinent
Impertinent adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Wayward and impertinent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wayward" instead an adjective "Impertinent".
Nearby Word: impertinence
Wayward
Wayward adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: had always been the most wayward of their three children
Impertinent and wayward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impertinent" instead an adjective "Wayward".
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