indocile

Example Sentences

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A passionate temper of spirit is very indocile.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

Indeed, the child had always been wayward and strange, and especially indocile to Edith's instructions, although she seemed at times to have a strong affection for her.

From Delusion, or The Witch of New England by Lee, Eliza Buckminster

We, however, thought it best to attempt no persuasion, lest we should aggravate the sullen pride of his character, and render him still more indocile for the future. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Huc, Evariste Regis

How superior also the elevated brain of the poodle dog, when compared with that of the indocile, snarling cur!

From Buchanan's Journal of Man, February 1887 Volume 1, Number 1 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)

But it was an indocile, a scornful, and a sarcastic face—the face of a man difficult to lead, and impossible to drive.

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte