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