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Not trifling or insincere.

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Usage examples (6)
  • And when he laughingly hoped "he should be covered with medals next time they met," uncoquettish Lady Geraldine looked a moment in his face with a glance he could not...
  • Of that I felt sure every time I passed her shop, and shyly met her kind, frank, uncoquettish gaze.
  • James and Isabella led the way; and so well satisfied was the latter with her lot, so contentedly was she endeavoring to insure a pleasant walk to him who brought the double...
  • James and Isabella led the way; and so well satisfied was the latter with her lot, so contentedly was she endeavouring to ensure a pleasant walk to him who brought the double...
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  • This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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