undevout
Example Sentences
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It may well enough be true that the designedly untruthful historian, like the undevout astronomer, is an anomaly, for inaccuracy comes not from purpose, but from neglect.
From Historical Essays by James Ford Rhodes
Victor opened his eyes and glared at her with undevout opposition.
From In Blue Creek Cañon by Anna Chapin Ray
The danger was all the greater because men of science covered it with "larger synthesis," and poets called the undevout astronomer mad.
From The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
Devotion, when lukewarm, is undevout; But when it glows, its heat is struck to heaven; To human hearts her golden harps are strung; High heaven’s orchestra chants amen to man.
From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Edward Young
It was not his business to defend Mr. Carlton against the disaffected and the undevout.
From Peccavi by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
