unwished-for

Example Sentences

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It is for this reason that the gift of old age is unwished for, and the prospect of future life without encouragement.

From Some Private Views by Payn, James

The imagination is rebelliously evil, often uncontrollable; and the thought rose up unbidden and unwished for.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry

I never shall feel happy—never expect it—and it would have been but humanity to have spared me this meeting, unwished for as it now is.

From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.

Elsie was extremely irritated by this unwished for interview.

From Little Lost Sister by Brooks, Virginia

And now, full near, the hour unwished for drew When fond, Sephora hoped to see her wed; And, for 'twould else expire, impatient grew To renovate her race from beauteous Egla's bed.

From Zophiel A Poem by Brooks, Maria Gowen