unsubmissive

Example Sentences

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They are ironic, determined, weary, languorous, gazing out from half-closed eyes, unsubmissive.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2017

Or up endeavor's unsubmissive slope Advance a bosom of desire, and bow A back of patience in a thankless task?

From Undertones by Cawein, Madison J.

It bears the date of April 10th, being the very next day after he had written to Reynolds in so unsubmissive a tone.

From Life of John Keats by Rossetti, William Michael

The only occasion when she would avow her fears even to herself, was when she knelt in prayer; and then how wild and unsubmissive were her petitions!

From Henrietta's Wish Or, Domineering by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

The former was ever meek and feminine, the latter fierce and unsubmissive.

From A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson by Tench, Watkin