bestowed
adjective
presented as a gift or privilege; given or conferred.
unbestowed
-
a word derived from
bestowed.
Example Sentences
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It pained her to think that such a treasure above price was destined to remain unsought, unbestowed.
From Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl by Horace W. C. (Horace Wykeham Can) Newte
When He bestows a life, therefore, you may be quite sure that He is not going to stultify His own gift by retaining unbestowed anything that is wanted for its blessing and its power.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII by Alexander Maclaren
And still another passion prompted him to seek it—perhaps the darkest of all, jealousy in its direst shape, the sting from a love promised but unbestowed.
From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Mayne Reid
When the boat brought us back to the wharf, there were the rest of my flowers unbestowed, and upon whom should I bestow them?
From Lady Baltimore by Owen Wister
