Uncongenial

Uncongenial companion as she appeared, I grew by degrees fonder of her than I had ever been of any of my own tribe; and although our habits were by nature totally dissimilar, we learned to understand, and even to take pleasure in accommodating ourselves to each other's little peculiarities.

Cat and Dog Memoirs of Puss and the Captain Julia Charlotte Maitland

Uncongenial as were absence from home and diplomatic cares, this exile and duty were, in all private respects, opposed to his tastes and wishes; he foresaw the difficulties, anticipated the result, but, once convinced that he owed the sacrifice of personal to public considerations, he now, as before and subsequently, brought all his conscientiousness and intelligence to the service of his country.

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various

Uncongenial and unpleasant conditions are not conducive to proper thought.

The Power of Concentration 1917

Uncongenial as his task was, it was one that could not be left to

Vane of the Timberlands Harold Bindloss 1905

Uncongenial as the two had been, Jason Jones was her father -- her only remaining parent -- and the suddenness of his death shocked and horrified the girl.

Mary Louise Solves a Mystery 1887

Uncongenial characteristics of Parisian society 191

Rousseau (Volume 1 and 2) John Morley 1880

Uncongenial society plunged him into such dark depression that he is not ashamed to confess that he found 'bodily relief in weeping.'

Studies in Literature and History Alfred Comyn Lyall 1873

Uncongenial, because Ronald alone followed Sir Owen in the religious half of his nature, and found the 'worldliness' and conventionality of his unflinching mother a serious bar to his enjoyment of home society.

Philistia Grant Allen 1873

Uncongenial as he had at first found the employment which his uncle had provided for him, he pursued it with a patient steadiness, which made it first endurable, then pleasant to him.

Janet's Love and Service 1859

Uncongenial brothers and sisters are often thrown together and bound by the most indissoluble natural ties.

The Wedding Guest 1847