low-spirited

Example Sentences

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I was still far from well, low-spirited and out of humour with myself and the whole world.

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna

My mother had not been in her usual good health during the summer, and had been at times a little low-spirited.

From The Story of the Toys by Dodge, Mary Harris Toy

Laugh as I would, however, I could not laugh her out of her belief, and seeing how low-spirited she was, I offered to pass the night with her.

From There is no Death by Marryatt, Florence

He led the way back, and, seeking his opportunity, whispered to Bessy Studwick that her brother was low-spirited, and taking her from the Cuban’s side, he made John Studwick happy by bringing her to him.

From Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake by Fenn, George Manville

As to dogs, those who respect the calves of their legs had best beware of the danger of applying this recipe to any but low-spirited animals.

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles