unfilial

Example Sentences

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It struck Martin that here was another gap: he had not brought with him any family photographs, and he expected that to seem unfilial would be very bad form: nor had he a favourite actress.

From Years of Plenty by Brown, Ivor

She smiles in an unfilial fashion, and, slipping her hand through his arm, awaits what fate may have in store.

From Faith and Unfaith by Duchess

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

Madame made up her mind to upbraid Gabrielle severely for her inhuman and unfilial conduct.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

Seeing his wretched state, Periander took pity on him and bade him come home and no longer indulge in such foolish and unfilial behavior.

From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles