Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unkindly

adverb
/ʌnˈkaɪndli/
Definition
in a manner that is not kind; harshly or cruelly.
Examples
  • She spoke unkindly about her friend’s mistakes.
  • The unkindly remarks left him feeling upset.
  • He was treated unkindly by his peers at school.
Meaning
Unkindly refers to actions or words that lack kindness or warmth, often causing hurt or displeasure.
Synonyms
  • cruelly
  • harshly
  • unkind
  • meanly