Example Sentences

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Unfortunately “pretty” is no indication of being able or willing to uphold even the most inane Bachelor-level conversation, especially when you add Ben’s natural lumpishness into the mix.

From Time • Jan. 24, 2012

Her hat too was a change from the careless lumpishness of last year, a hat that, to a feminine mind, would have indicated design.

From Love and Mr. Lewisham by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

You know the flesh is oftentimes the greatest impediment that the spirit hath, because of its lumpishness and earthly quality.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

He tried to step, but at first it seemed as if his feet must be frozen; yet, after stamping about for a few minutes, they began to lose their feeling of lumpishness and to prickle.

From Chums of the Camp Fire by Leslie, Lawrence J.

When his shyness and lumpishness gave way, he proved so bright that Emily undertook to carry on his education. 

From Chantry House by Yonge, Charlotte Mary