unapt

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In the meantime, a pyramid balanced on its apex proves to be no unapt image of the Textual theory of Drs. Westcott and Hort.

From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William

Wisdom, attended by virtue and a generous nature, is not unapt to be imposed on.

From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. - Volume 07 Historical and Political Tracts-Irish by Scott, Temple

That is to say, a vitiation of taste, by indulged excesses; the wine and high feasting of their own theatre—which really made them unapt for understanding Shakspeare.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 by Various

"Tender mercies of the law" might not be an unapt way to express the idea, as it is now almost certain that the bigger the rogue, the greater is the chance of escape.

From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore

He seemed quite excited, and made some passing observation relative to the Roman Circus, to which the present exhibition bore no unapt resemblance.

From The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II by Various