undevout

Example Sentences

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It was not his business to defend Mr. Carlton against the disaffected and the undevout.

From Peccavi by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

The result, so far as concerts the workman's life of faith, is a proclivity to undevout scepticism.

From Theory of the Leisure Class by Veblen, Thorstein

The law, it is said, is a jealous mistress, and permits no rivals; the indifferent, careless minister is but a blind leader of the blind, and the "undevout astronomer is mad."

From Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions by Boutwell, George S.

Some undevout friends have rested satisfied with the belief that it was only a coincidence or an accidental repetition of a natural phenomenon.

From Health, Healing, and Faith by Conwell, Russell H.

Victor opened his eyes and glared at her with undevout opposition.

From In Blue Creek Cañon by Ray, Anna Chapin