unfilial

Example Sentences

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He had, however, tact enough to preserve his gravity, whilst he assured his companion that no unfilial sentiment had any share in his thoughts.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

One cannot be a son and be unfilial or unbrotherly.

From The Making of the New Testament by Bacon, Benjamin Wisner

She was persistent in the practice, and her unfilial and rude sons called her “Old Snuff.”

From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William

Wee Andra himself was particularly happy, for he took an unfilial delight in troubling his paternal relative.

From Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller

It was consecration, if you like; but it was expiation too, the sacrifice for the sin of an unfilial clarity.

From The Return of the Prodigal by Sinclair, May