unfilial

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She was not aware that she had behaved in an unfilial manner to her father.

From Brooke's Daughter A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

The ladies felt very sorry for Major Morton and indignant with the hard-hearted, unfilial Meg.

From Jan and Her Job by Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen)

I would appeal to heaven, but the sun and moon have no favour for an unfilial son.

From A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era by Brinkley, F. (Frank)

Once across the border Elizabeth would have no power over her, and her son, unfilial though he hath shown himself, could not for very shame refuse her safe asylum.

From In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls by De Land, Clyde Osmer

It is indeed difficult, given the circumstances, to blame Frederick's unfilial conduct in this matter.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose