uncheerful

Example Sentences

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But here his uncheerful meditations were broken in on by a voice, imperative in tone, yet perceptibly shaken by laughter.

From The Far Horizon by Malet, Lucas

There is no reason to believe that any disadvantage accrued to Turner from his somewhat uncheerful birthplace.

From Art in England Notes and Studies by Cook, Dutton

Ah! there, lying back once more in the easy chair, in a dress which— "China's gayest art had dyed," do you think that self-satisfied, but still uncheerful looking face tells of happiness?

From The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales by Gatty, Alfred, Mrs.

She became uncheerful, and reflected that the subtle flattery in his manner was probably a mere habit; Lady Mary had intimated that he liked women and had loved several.

From Senator North by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn

Still, marriage and motherhood have been her education; if the Connecticut, school-teacher had not realized her worth, she might have become what she dreaded her own daughters becoming—an old maid with uncheerful views of life.

From Miss Prudence A Story of Two Girls' Lives. by Maria, Jennie (Drinkwater) Conklin