Scurvily: meaning, definitions and examples

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scurvily

 

[ หˆskษœr.vษช.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

moral quality

Scurvily refers to an action done in a scurvy or mean-spirited manner. It implies behavior that is contemptible or characteristic of scoundrels. This adverb is often used to describe actions that are morally questionable or lacking in virtue.

Synonyms

despicably, meanly, wickedly.

Examples of usage

  • He treated his friends scurvily.
  • The decision was made scurvily, with no regard for others.
  • They acted scurvily towards their opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "scurvily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desonestamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคธเฅ‚เคฐเคคเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gemein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan jahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ๅŠฃใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec malveillance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deshonestamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahlaka aykฤฑrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์—ดํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎุจูŠุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘้„™ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podlo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณheppilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alรงaqca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deshonestamente

Etymology

The term 'scurvily' is derived from the adjective 'scurvy', which originally described a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, particularly noted among sailors in the past. The word 'scurvy' itself traces back to the late 14th century from the Middle English 'scurvye', which comes from the Old Norse 'skyrbวซnd', meaning 'to injure'. Over time, the word evolved in usage and began to describe not just the physical condition, but also to connote moral deficiencies, thereby leading to the adverb 'scurvily'. The transformation of the term reflects the shifting societal attitudes towards morality and virtue, incorporating the notion of scorn or disdain associated with scurvy behaviors.