Mary had a pert nose and deep blue eyes.
Source: tatoeba (11418938)
Pert
/pɜːt/
Synonyms for "pert" (136 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Strong matches (40)
bumptiouschallengingcheekycheerfulchestychipperchirkchirpychirrupychutzpadikcockyconceitedcontemptuouscrustydaringdefiantdefyingderisivedisdainfuldisregardful
Show 18 more words
disrespectfulebullienteffervescentenergeticenthusiasticfacyflipflippantforwardfreshfriskyfull of gofull of lifefull of pepgallygaygratuitousgreatly daring
Related words (68)
ill-manneredimmodestimpertinentimpiousimpoliteimpudentinsolentjauntyjollykeenknow-it-alllivelivelymalapertmercurialmilitantnervynimbleobtrusiveout of line
Show 42 more words
overwisepeacockishpeacockypeartpeppyperkperkypresumptuouspuffed upquicksilverregardless of consequencesrudesassysaucyself-conceitedself-opinionatedsmackingsmartsmart aleckysmart asssmart-aleckysmart-asssnappyspankingspiritedsprightlysprystuck upstuck-upsureswelled headedswelled-headeduncalled foruncalled-foruncivilunmannerlyvivaciouswaggishwisewise asswise-asszingy
Adjective(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: saucy, active, activist, activistic, aggressively self-confident.
- Sentence evidence is available for pert, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "pert".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "pert"
Keep "pert" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "pert" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "pert", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "pert" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriesMore specific
4 entriescheeky replyjaunty demeanorlively tonesaucy remark
Collocations
6 entriespert attitudepert demeanorpert questionpert remarkpert smilepert tone
Inflections
2 entriesmore pertmost pert
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesTranslations
22 translations across 11 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- нахален adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- устат adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 无礼的 adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- 無禮 /无礼 adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Czech
4 entries- drzý adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- odvážný adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- smělý adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- troufalý adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
French
1 entries- impertinent adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
German
2 entries- frech adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- keck adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Hungarian
3 entries- hetyke adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- pimasz adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- szemtelen adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Italian
1 entries- impertinente adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Latin
1 entries- procax adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Plautdietsch
1 entries- frajch adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Russian
3 entries- де́рзкий adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- на́глый adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- наха́льный adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Swedish
2 entries- fräck adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
- käck adj (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
She looked pert in her new dress.
Source: tatoeba (11452435)
The model had a pert bottom and slender legs.
Source: tatoeba (11452437)
The English house-sparrow, a pert, daring little bird, which is seen in crowds in almost all cities of the Northern United States, was first brought to this country about twenty years ago.
Source: tatoeba (12077648)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "pert"?
Closest matches include saucy, active, activist, activistic, aggressively self-confident.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "pert"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.