refractoriness

Example Sentences

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They had proved but turbulent occupants, being in a constant state of refractoriness against their landlords, the bachelor brothers, who seemed to be somewhat in awe of them.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 by Various

And he only gave way after Bartek's refractoriness also had been softened by unusual eloquence on Porankiewicz's part.

From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various

It cannot be doubted that a certain refractoriness to form is a typical feature of the Basque character.

From Tragic Sense Of Life by Flitch, J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford)

The refractoriness and the indolence of Frau Ceres were very serviceable, at first, in lending to the whole establishment an air of respectability.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold

He is willing to hope you to be all obedience, and would prevent all incitements to refractoriness.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 by Richardson, Samuel