ungently
1
8.0
- adverb
- /ʌnˈdʒɛntli/
:
bruscamente
- Why speaks my mother so ungently?
Examples
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The bluejackets scooped him up, not ungently, and half-led, half-dragged him toward the helicopter.
Fiction book (2002) -
But let's not dwell ungently on the frailties of woman.
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You've ungently, Brutus, stole from my bed.
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Islief punched his arm ungently, and Joze hastily lowered his eyes.
Fiction book (1992) -
She rose and took Dennis's hand and pulled him ungently to his feet, and the two of them left the natural amphitheater and were soon striding along a rough path that led into the Chisos Mountains at night.
Fiction book (2001) -
She pushed the door open ungently, causing the hinges to creak loudly.
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The teacher spoke to the student ungently after noticing the messy desk.
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They handled the fragile vase ungently, and it shattered on the floor.
Synonyms
49
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
22
6.4
In a way that shows no pity
5
2.7
In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable
4
4.4
To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others
3
7.6
In a very harsh and cruel way showing no kindness
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
2
7.1
In a sharp, slightly angry way that can hurt people's feelings
1
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
6.8
In a harsh and unkind way toward other people
1
7.1
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
7.4
In a harsh way that gives no second chances
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
In a harsh, angry way that shows someone is not happy
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a rude, unfriendly way
In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness
In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings
In a way that gives little to others and is not kind
Antonyms
How Gentle
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ungently is made of un- meaning 'not' and gently meaning 'softly' or 'kindly', so it simply means 'not gently'. That's why ungently describes doing something in a harsh, rough, or unkind way.