impertinent

Example Sentences

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Eleanor can be so impertinent, yet the audience still has to like her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

"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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 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

"Don't you get impertinent with me, Miss Honey!" the Trunchbull snapped, then she turned back to the unfortunate Wilfred.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl