unfilial
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unfilially adverb
Etymology
Origin of unfilial
Example Sentences
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It was consecration, if you like; but it was expiation too, the sacrifice for the sin of an unfilial clarity.
From The Return of the Prodigal by Sinclair, May
Not content with wreaking your unfilial spite against your own father who begat you, you must smirch the good name of a lady who has always loaded you with kindness.
From Peter Binney A Novel by Marshall, Archibald
Seeing his wretched state, Periander took pity on him and bade him come home and no longer indulge in such foolish and unfilial behavior.
From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
It is a thing unheard of, that a child ever raised a hand or uttered an unfilial expression of contempt towards his parents.
From The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid by Collins, Dennis
Once across the border Elizabeth would have no power over her, and her son, unfilial though he hath shown himself, could not for very shame refuse her safe asylum.
From In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls by De Land, Clyde Osmer
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