impertinent
Example Sentences
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The series cuts the tension and taboo with keen humor, often bordering on the impertinent, but Sam is never the butt of the joke.
From Los Angeles Times
Then stop answering impertinent questions as if it were proper for her to ask them.
From Washington Post
Washoe District Judge Hardy said, in refusing to dismiss most of the lawsuit last month, that he reached the “highly unusual conclusion” to seal documents and purge “all content that is immaterial, scandalous and impertinent.”
From Seattle Times
Prague, he said, had no choice but to slash Russia’s diplomatic representation unless Moscow reversed its decision to expel Czech diplomats, a demand the Russian government rejected as an impertinent ultimatum.
From New York Times
Karpov kept a poker face and proceeded to build up a formidable center, but never really tries to “punish” his opponent for his impertinent opening choice.
From Washington Times
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