Sentence example with the word 'uncongenial'

uncongenial

abhorrent, backward, contrary, discreet, distasteful, immiscible, jangling, offish, retiring, suppressed, unharmonious

Definition adj. not suitable to your tastes or needs

Last update: October 7, 2015


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Admitted soon after into the counting-house of a friend of his family, he "turned his stool into a Pegasus on three legs, every foot, of course, being a dactyl or a spondee"; but the uncongenial profession affected his health, which was never strong, and he was transferred to the care of his father's relations at Dundee.   [Please select]

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To both the girls it was uncongenial though necessary work.   [Please select]

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Stephanie could not refuse, though her errand was uncongenial.   [Please select]

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Her nerves were highly-strung--she was in an excited, exalted state, and the loud mirth was particularly uncongenial.   [Please select]

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He waved her a careless farewell, and extricated himself as quickly as possible from surroundings that had become uncongenial.   [Please select]

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To dream of a hearse, denotes uncongenial relations in the home, and failure to carry on business in a satisfactory manner.   [Please select]

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But they soon found their surroundings uncongenial or failed to be reelected.   [Please select]

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Then at least, if never before, he wished himself back at his uncle's house in Smyrna, uncongenial as it was otherwise.   [Please select]

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No matter how mean, ill-paid, and uncongenial my work might be, I should work all day and all night if necessary.   [Please select]

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His face looked tired and a little worn, as is common with men who have worked long at an uncongenial task.   [Please select]

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