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

This unsubmissive and aggressive attitude of Marquesan women was brought home to me this very afternoon after the trial, when Daughter of the Pigeon came galloping up to my cabin.

From White Shadows in the South Seas by O'Brien, Frederick

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

But neglected children, that is, those that are left to themselves, are almost always very disobedient and unsubmissive.

From Caleb in the Country by Abbott, Jacob