Both Uses of
impertinent
in
Hard Times
- 'Excuse my impertinent curiosity,' pursued the stranger, fluttering over Mrs. Sparsit's eyebrows, with a propitiatory air, 'but you know the family, and know the world.†
Chpt 2.1
- 'Acquit me of impertinent curiosity, my dear Mrs. Bounderby.†
Chpt 2.7 *
Definition:
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(impertinent as in: she was impertinent) rude or improperly bold -- especially toward someone more respected