Sentences

demur in a sentence

v. i.

Definition

To demur means to raise doubts or objections or to show reluctance in agreeing to something.

Sample Sentences

  1. She decided to demur when asked to take on the additional responsibilities at work.
  2. Despite his initial enthusiasm, he began to demur at the idea of traveling alone.
  3. The lawyer chose to demur, arguing that the evidence presented was insufficient for a conviction.
  4. When her friends proposed a late-night adventure, she hesitated and demurred, preferring the comfort of home.
  5. His polite demur to the invitation indicated that he had other plans for the weekend.
  6. She decided to demur when asked to take on additional responsibilities at work.
  7. His initial reaction was to demur, but he eventually agreed to the proposal.
  8. The lawyer chose to demur to the charges, insisting there was insufficient evidence.
  9. Despite her hesitation, she didn't want to demur in front of her peers.
  10. When offered a chance to lead the project, he politely demurred, citing prior commitments.
  11. His initial response was to demur, but he eventually agreed to the proposal.
  12. During the meeting, she did not demur from expressing her concerns about the project.
  13. The lawyer chose to demur, asserting that the evidence presented was insufficient.
  14. Despite her hesitation, she could not demur when her friends urged her to join the adventure.