Example Sentences

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If she chose to behave in that offish and unwifely fashion, she could blame no one but herself for its results.

From The Damnation of Theron Ware by Frederic, Harold

She was contrite for her unwifely lack of abnegation.

From The Seeker by Wilson, Harry Leon

Afterward she lay long awake, wondering in her ignorant girl's heart if such an unwifely tirade were sufficient cause for divorce, wondering if he would ever love her again after reading it.

From Martie, the Unconquered by Norris, Kathleen Thompson

She shrank from facing his anger; from the revelation of debts and unwifely conduct which was inevitable.

From Love affairs of the Courts of Europe by Hall, Thornton

He held her in his arms, tenderly and considerately, as though she had never given him an unwifely word.

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.