unwished
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unwished
Example Sentences
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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)
Yet beyond these transient excitements lie the saddest tragedies-disease and suffering, unwished childbirth, heartbreak and death.
From Problems of Conduct by Drake, Durant
Every delicate feeling she possessed revolted at the step: the visit itself was unwished for on her part; but there did exist a reason which had reconciled her to that--the wedding of Clara.
From Precaution by Cooper, James Fenimore
The unwished for cavalier was not to be shaken off.
From The Silent Barrier by Tracy, Louis
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.
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