unworkmanlike

Example Sentences

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There is no more reason for making these buildings of a temporary character, than there is for putting up our barns and other outbuildings in a cheap and unworkmanlike manner.

From Woodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings by Woodward, George E. (George Evertson)

The result was that the ends of the wires projected to various distances above the board, presenting a ragged and unworkmanlike appearance.

From Stuyvesant A Franconia Story by Abbott, Jacob

Completed, the bandage looked not too unworkmanlike, and was cool and comforting to the hot throb of the wound.

From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins

Mr. Benyon was preparing to deliver his first ball to Mr. Sapsworth, and as I eyed him I noted the extremely unworkmanlike attitude in which Mr. Sapsworth awaited the delivery.

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

An oval or round patch is unworkmanlike and does not wear well.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz