wobegone
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The cowering little creature dashed at the boots with a wobegone look, and brought them to the sofa.
From Trumps by Curtis, George William
The wobegone face hid its crimson tide in two quivering hands.
From The Secret of the Storm Country by Hitchcock, Lucius W.
Having been constantly with Ida she had not, indeed, seen him, save at table, and had failed to take note of his wobegone appearance.
From Miss Ludington's Sister by Bellamy, Edward
My face shall never frighten people by being pale and wobegone.
From Manasseh A Romance of Transylvania by Bicknell, Percy Favor
I was surprised beyond measure when Sandy came back to Annan, and, wi' a wobegone countenance, called upon me.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 by Wilson, John Mackay
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