unsubmissive

Example Sentences

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They are ironic, determined, weary, languorous, gazing out from half-closed eyes, unsubmissive.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2017

The only occasion when she would avow her fears even to herself, was when she knelt in prayer; and then how wild and unsubmissive were her petitions!

From Henrietta's Wish Or, Domineering by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Or up endeavor's unsubmissive slope Advance a bosom of desire, and bow A back of patience in a thankless task?

From Undertones by Cawein, Madison J.

I love the unsubmissive race," she says, "and have had much edification out of the charming friendships between our St. Bernards and our cats.

From Concerning Cats My Own and Some Others by Winslow, Helen M.

Finally, he got the pitchfork, and for a moment—what a moment that was!—held four prongs of flashing steel before the elephant's eyes, red-burning, unsubmissive.

From Careers of Danger and Daring by Moffett, Cleveland