All 4 Uses of
impertinent
in
Dubliners
- He shook his fist in the man's face till it seemed to vibrate like the knob of some electric machine: "You impertinent ruffian!†
Chpt 9
- You impertinent ruffian!†
Chpt 9
- You'll apologise to me for your impertinence or you'll quit the office instanter!†
Chpt 9 *
- He had been obliged to offer an abject apology to Mr. Alleyne for his impertinence but he knew what a hornet's nest the office would be for him.†
Chpt 9
Definition:
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(impertinent as in: she was impertinent) rude or improperly bold -- especially toward someone more respected