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impertinence

que estupidez!

what impertinence!

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But to be gallant towards an artist is precisely the highest degree of insolence, a maudlin impertinence and a disgusting kind of intrusiveness. en.wikipedia.org

He was one of those jealous librarians who resent anyone with the impertinence to order books from their collections or to finger them. www.independent.co.uk

To attempt to give a description of the play itself or its effect upon the mind, is mere impertinence. en.wikipedia.org

Without uttering a single syllable, there is all at once a communication of the vulnerable but assertive; and a dash of impertinence for good measure. www.independent.ie

Camp aesthetics delights in impertinence. en.wikipedia.org

He has the sheer impertinence to run, jump and explore 16 levels and try to defeat four big bosses. www.gizmodo.co.uk

In fact, he exploded into vituperation on air and later attacked me in print for my impertinence. www.telegraph.co.uk

Furthermore, boldness, the opposite of shyness, may cause its own problems, such as impertinence or inappropriate behavior. en.wikipedia.org

Both prefaces noted his aim to avoid the impertinence of mere paraphrases while providing essential contextual information to aid the contemporary reader. en.wikipedia.org

He took offence to my impertinence and hung up. www.afr.com

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