Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

IMPERTINENT

Modest

The most appropriate antonym of the word impertinent is modest.

• Impertinent means "having or showing a lack of respect for authority or for people in general."
• Modest means "having or showing a moderate or low estimate of one's own importance."

The other words do not have the same meaning as modest.

• Quibble means "to raise petty objections or criticisms."
• Horrified means "filled with or showing extreme horror or disgust."
• Aghast means "filled with or showing great shock or dismay."