unwished
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unwished
Example Sentences
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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.
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
Amine narrated to Philip what had occurred between her and the priest Mathias, and by what means she had rid herself of his unwished for surveillance.
From The Phantom Ship by Marryat, Frederick
Why, now you have unwished five thousand men," said the king laughing, "and that pleases me more than to wish us one more.
From Royal Children of English History by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
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
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