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impertinent

[im-pur-tn-uhnt] / ɪmˈpɜr tn ənt /


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It seemed almost impertinent to ask whether they believed a sustainable path for CTG was feasible in this uncertain environment, but the question needed to be asked.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2024

"All these questions are very impertinent, I know, but if there is still a feeling in your heart for me… you must let me know!"

From BBC Feb. 26, 2024

I will not appear to condone the diminishment of any group at the expense of impertinent gestures toward another group for any reason, even when the law of the land appears to require it.’”

From Washington Times Mar. 24, 2023

Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom was told that the "impertinent and ugly expression and images" about Erdogan and Turkey were unacceptable, Anadolu said.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2022

Of course, I often forget my role and find it impossible to curb my anger when they’re unfair, so that they spend the next month saying I’m the most impertinent girl in the world.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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