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unfilial

[uhn-fil-ee-uhl] / ʌnˈfɪl i əl /


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The girl herself lacked in respect for her father, and this unfilial attitude seemed condoned by both Mary Louise and the Colonel, which was evidence that there was something wrong about Jason Jones.

From Mary Louise Solves a Mystery by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

One cannot be a son and be unfilial or unbrotherly.

From The Making of the New Testament by Bacon, Benjamin Wisner

She excludes her devoted husband from the inheritance in favour of her most unfilial son?

From The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura by Butler, Harold Edgeworth

She smiles in an unfilial fashion, and, slipping her hand through his arm, awaits what fate may have in store.

From Faith and Unfaith by Duchess

With this unfilial expression she hurried toward the river.

From Lost Farm Camp by Knibbs, Harry Herbert




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