Definition of unkindly Unkindly

un•kind•ly

We found 7 definitions of unkindly from 4 different sources.

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What does unkindly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

unkindly, unkindlier, unkindliest

unkindly - lacking in sympathy and kindness; "unkindly ancts"
  unsympathetic

Adverb

unkindly - in an unkind manner or with unkindness; "The teacher treats the children unkindly"
  kindly in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • unkindly (Adverb)
    In an unkind manner.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • unkindly (a.)
    Not kindly; unkind; ungracious.
  • unkindly (a.)
    Unnatural; contrary to nature.
  • unkindly (a.)
    Unfavorable; annoying; malignant.

Part of speech

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  • unkindly, adjective.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

unkindly in sign language
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