low-spirited

Example Sentences

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“It’s a pocketbook containing two hundred dollars,” replied Andy clearly, disdaining the slur and insult in the tones of his low-spirited challenger.

From Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy by Webster, Frank V.

They were low-spirited, and John had to refrain from stimulating them with a full meal; there would be danger in lighting fires.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

They all became very low-spirited, and could not find any occupation to pass away the time, for even weaving was impossible with the sodden grass.

From The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas by Strang, Mrs. Herbert

Cousin Joanna says that he was very restless and low-spirited last night-talked about the war, you know, and this last air-raid.

From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.

Perhaps Jeanne had noticed this, as the last few days she seemed to be low-spirited, and she was not as even-tempered as usual.

From Bijou by Gyp