unkindly
4
4.4
- adverb
- /ʌnˈkaɪndli/
:
desconsideradamente
- He spoke unkindly to his classmates, which hurt their feelings.
- unkindly say
- speak unkindly
- treated unkindly
So if someone is behaving unkindly towards me, the course in Miracle says that in that moment, it's the wires got crossed.
- So if someone is behaving unkindly towards me, the course in Miracle says that in that moment, it's the wires got crossed.
Examples
-
"Do not speak unkindly of him, Commander.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Leave me alone maybe," he said at length, not unkindly.
Fiction book (1995) -
Oh, darling, you mustn't think unkindly of her.
-
One of the journalists laughed, not unkindly.
Fiction book (1999) -
Don't you dare to speak unkindly of him to me!
Fiction book (2000) -
My friends teased me, often unkindly, about my passion for studying.
Academic text (2000) -
Did I really act unkindly at dinner?" She chuckled lightly.
Fiction book (2000) -
We don't cater to pets," the woman said, not unkindly.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Don't make a fool of that animal," Tibby said, not unkindly.
Fiction book (1999) -
His father laughed, not unkindly, then grabbed a rusted bucket from the prow and dove into the rippling surrounding brownness.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
49
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
30
4.0
In a way that shows little feeling or kindness to other people
25
1.3
In a way that is not polite and shows no respect
22
6.4
In a way that shows no pity
7
7.7
In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings
6
5.3
In a way that shows disapproval
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
7.6
In a very harsh and cruel way showing no kindness
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
6.8
In a harsh and unkind way toward other people
1
7.1
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
8.0
In a rough way that hurts or upsets someone
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
4.1
In a way that makes someone feel sad or in pain
1
6.6
Without showing care for someone's feelings
1
6.8
In a cold, unfriendly way that shows no feeling
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a harsh, angry way that shows someone is not happy
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness
In a rude, unfriendly way
In a mean, unkind way that aims to hurt someone
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
In a way that aims to hurt someone's feelings
Antonyms
How Kindly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unkindly is made of un- meaning 'not', kind meaning 'nice', and -ly meaning 'in a ... way'. So unkindly means 'in a not kind or harsh way'.