impertinent

Example Sentences

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Mr. Hillyard has irritated Mr. Trump before with questions that the former president deemed impertinent.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024

In the past, words or phrases deemed to have stepped over the line include "impertinent dog", "cad", "blethering", "guttersnipe" and "git".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

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

The younger characters are lively and appealing, not the least because they can be a little impertinent; as much as they might seem forged according to type, the actors make them into individuals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022

“You are a very naughty and impertinent little boy,” said Uncle Andrew.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis