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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Other meta impertinence plays directly to screen junkies.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2023

Toney's first goal in his side's win over Brighton was nothing short of impertinence.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2022

For her part, Ms. Pinkston likened the treatment Mr. Wright suffered on the job to the impertinence all restaurant servers endure, regardless of race.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2021

“For that bit of impertinence you may polish the coal stove tomorrow. This room is the perfect place for a noisy, I might say badly spoiled, little tyrant to have his sulks in private.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer