prepossessed

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Claire was not prepossessed, but at the same time she took the little creature's hand very socially, and listened to her brisk confidences with amiable heed.

From An Ambitious Woman A Novel by Fawcett, Edgar

Nearly all were prepossessed in his favour, and several women were overheard to express hopes that they would not hang so good-looking a man.

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

His hair, and the wispy scraps of beard stuck about his parchment-coloured visage, were of a neutral tint; and a snub nose, and projecting lower jaw, in no wise prepossessed one towards the individual.

From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram

She could not help being prepossessed in Brian's favour by the first glimpse of his expressive, clever-looking, worn face.

From Niece Catherine by Hampden, Mary

It was not to be expected that Mildred would be prepossessed by Miss Trelawny in a first visit.

From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette