impertinence

• And, perhaps, though the impertinence was almost unendurable, the idea conveyed was not altogether so grievous; it had certainly never hitherto occurred to her that she might become a second Mrs Stumfold; but, after all, why not? —  Miss Mackenzie
• Delightful impertinence, that is forward to oblige them Sidenote: THE LORD OF THE TIDES Brighton's decline as a fashionable resort came with the railway. —  Highways ; Byways in Sussex
• So for sixty long years I have had to face Mary Darragh and submit to her impertinence, and I tell you I am sick of it! —  The Statesmen Snowbound
• It's a perfect--impertinence in me, to ask, I know, but It is a fair question," I hastened to assure her; "one that any one might ask. —  Branded
• He checked the impertinence, and silenced the vanity of captious cavillers 17. —  Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story

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