refractoriness

Example Sentences

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The sparkle in his dark eyes became a blaze; the expression of defiance and refractoriness on his face was not pleasant to see.

From The Son of His Mother by Viebig, Clara

They had proved but turbulent occupants, being in a constant state of refractoriness against their landlords, the bachelor brothers, who seemed to be somewhat in awe of them.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 by Various

This is a triumph of education; refractoriness is overcome.

From The Education of the Child by Key, Ellen

I dread the interested refractoriness of your nobles, who cannot all be gratified, and who may be unwilling to submit to the requisite sacrifices.

From Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers by Martin, Benj. N.

The refractoriness and the indolence of Frau Ceres were very serviceable, at first, in lending to the whole establishment an air of respectability.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold