ill-sounding
Example Sentences
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The girl had been foolish, allowing herself to be influenced by the man's red hair and ill-sounding name,—not knowing a real pearl when she saw it.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
The tribunal had received another information against the Count in 1577, concerning some ill-sounding propositions, but they had not sufficient proof to proceed upon.
From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio
But when he communed with his son concerning the espousals, and informed him of his plans, the son thought it strange and ill-sounding, and cast it off, and left his father and went into exile.
From Barlaam and Ioasaph by John of Damascus, Saint
“An ill-sounding list of names,” said Mr Tremayne quietly.
From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah
Its coarse and ill-sounding name is worthy of the dance.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza
