ill-bred
Example Sentences
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"Ill-bred and pushing as ever," quoth Mr. Marston, angrily, as he thrust the unwelcome letter into his pocket.
From The Evil Guest by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
Ill-bred, conceited fellows, some of them, I happen to know, but they know their business.
From Paul Faber, Surgeon by MacDonald, George
Ill-bred boys kicked off portions of the various excrescences, and the tower-wearer was jeered at until she was glad to escape with her own few natural locks.
From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Earle, Alice Morse
Mar. Ill-bred Things! who do they expect shou'd have Patience with their dull stuff?
From The Female Wits by Anonymous
"You know how—how——" "Ill-bred it is," supplies she quietly, gaily.
From The Hoyden by Duchess
