Sentences with phrase «as impertinent»

Organizations that were engaged to take the lead in addressing criticisms were viewed as impertinent and disrespectful and operated as if they themselves were the policymakers.

Not exact matches

At least they would exclude the «activists»» those who are so impertinent as to act upon their convictions.

Just as it is illegitimate for Jews to tailor their convictions to the expectations of the majority community, it is likewise «impertinent and unwise» for the community of the few to advise or solicit corresponding changes on the part of the «community of the many.»

He is known to have been impertinent to his elders as far back as age 12, when he argued fine theological points with them in the temple, without any consideration for the feelings of his parents.

So if you will permit me, Senator, I regard your question as not merely impertinent but unconstitutional, and so I decline to answer it.

In contrast, asking questions which seem impertinent or irrelevant may strike the alcoholic as prying into his private affairs.

He wants strictly to control his interactions with the press and ensure that his media availability serves his agenda, except for about fifteen minutes per week where he will take a handful of «off - topic» questions: that's what he calls them, as though they are «impertinent» or «beside the point.»

As governor, Cuomo was a difficult, formidable force to deal with for a journalist whose job description includes asking impertinent questions.

If you are impertinent that torn away you as by a loggerhead.

And Rush is playfully impertinent and downright rude, even as he betrays a deep sympathy for the patient's plight.

Aster Simmons lives a quiet and orderly existence working as a secretary and indulging in her love for puzzles — until her routine is disrupted by the arrival of an impertinent Scotsman who lounges around her office like an overgrown dog.

Why should they, since prevailing hegemonies don't need to justify themselves — their preferences and prejudices appear to them as manifestly «common sense», and challenges to their authority seem impertinent and obtuse.

Dr Dave, impertinent as ever to one old enough to be your father!

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