impertinence
Example Sentences
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Divided by competing urges to “join in and stand out,” the dandy exaggerates style to the point of satire and social impertinence.
“As if yesterday’s impertinence was not enough! Once again, Miss Lumley, it seems you are in receipt of mail.”
From Literature
To his fans, the headstone shows an impertinence that borders on the unseemly.
From Los Angeles Times
Coach Matt Peet is normally poker-faced but laughed uproariously in the stand at the sheer impertinence and invention.
From BBC
Admirers called them lively topicality and refreshing impertinence.
From New York Times
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