EXTRANEOUS in a Sentence
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12 example sentences for EXTRANEOUS, such as:
1. On the contrary, they talked solely of extraneous subjects.
2. But to think of anything extraneous was an agonizing effort.
3. It had crossed her thought like some unsought, extraneous impression.
4. It seemed to him something extraneous, superfluous, to which he could not accustom himself.
5. Everyone present, feeling too that something had happened, talked eagerly about extraneous subjects.
2. But to think of anything extraneous was an agonizing effort.
3. It had crossed her thought like some unsought, extraneous impression.
4. It seemed to him something extraneous, superfluous, to which he could not accustom himself.
5. Everyone present, feeling too that something had happened, talked eagerly about extraneous subjects.
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Meanings and Examples of EXTRANEOUS
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extraneous
a. not essential; coming from outside
Classic Sentence:
1 The next three days demonstrated to her own complete satisfaction Miss Bart's ability to manage her affairs without extraneous aid.
2 It had crossed her thought like some unsought, extraneous impression.
3 But as she sat there amid her guests, she felt the old ennui overtaking her; the hopelessness which so often assailed her, which came upon her like an obsession, like something extraneous, independent of volition.
4 Hawkeye listened while he coolly adjusted his flint and reloaded his rifle; but the sounds, wanting the extraneous assistance of scene and sympathy, failed to awaken his slumbering emotions.
5 But to think of anything extraneous was an agonizing effort.
6 Everyone present, feeling too that something had happened, talked eagerly about extraneous subjects.
7 It seemed to him something extraneous, superfluous, to which he could not accustom himself.
8 On the contrary, they talked solely of extraneous subjects.
9 Thenceforth all extraneous thoughts and considerations were laid aside in favour of preparing for the coming function.
10 Also, the fact that extraneous persons have meddled in the matter is only what is to be expected from human nature.
11 I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.
Example Sentence:
1 No wonder Ted can't think straight! His mind is so cluttered up with extraneous trivia, he can't concentrate on the essentials.