conciliate
verb (used with object)
to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over.
unconciliating
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a word derived from
conciliate.
Example Sentences
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Behind that unconciliating wall of shyness and reserve, beats and hides the warm, loyal British heart, the most constant heart in the world.
From A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge by Owen Wister
Now, considering that we have as yet had no discussion whatever on the general state of things, I think this is, to say the best, unconciliating conduct.
From Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
It must not be litigious, petulant, unconciliating; but the importance of those principles which occasion the difference, must be apparent in the temper of mind they produce.
From Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I by Francis Augustus Cox
I have heard the venerable Caleb Cope say that he had prophesied Despard's fate, from his impetuous and unconciliating temper and disposition.
From American Historical and Literary Antiquities, Part 14. Second Series by John Jay Smith
The Attorney-General has made his libel preventive measure a poor weak inoperative thing, ridiculous, and unconciliating.
From A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II by Edward Law, Earl of Ellenborough
