impertinent

Example Sentences

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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

The TV set is in your house, and you’re sitting six feet away from it, and especially in the wee hours of the night, whatever’s staring back at you can feel eerie, or impertinent.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 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

“If it isn’t impertinent to ask, when is your baby due?”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck