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- [uhn-kahynd-lee]
- /ʌnˈkaɪnd li/
- /ʌnˈkaɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kahynd-lee]
- /ʌnˈkaɪnd li/
Definitions of unkindly word
- adjective unkindly not kindly; unkind; ill-natured. 1
- adjective unkindly inclement or bleak, as weather or climate. 1
- adjective unkindly unfavorable for crops: unkindly soil. 1
- adverb unkindly in an unkind manner. 1
- abbreviation UNKINDLY unkind 0
- adverb unkindly in an unkind manner 0
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Origin of unkindly
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at un-1, kindly
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Parts of speech for Unkindly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unkindly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unkindly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unkindly
adv unkindly
- atrociously — extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal: an atrocious crime.
- barbarically — without civilizing influences; uncivilized; primitive: barbaric invaders.
- barbarously — uncivilized; wild; savage; crude.
- brutally — savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
- callously — made hard; hardened.
adverb unkindly
- cattily — In a catty manner.
- caustically — capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
- coldly — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
- demoniacally — In a demoniacal manner.
Antonyms for unkindly
adv unkindly
- affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
- benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- benignly — having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.
- charitably — generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
- compassionately — having or showing compassion: a compassionate person; a compassionate letter.
adj unkindly
- good-hearted — kind or generous; considerate; benevolent.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
adverb unkindly
- goodheartedly — In a goodhearted manner.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- kindheartedly — In a kindhearted manner.
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