Unkindly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unkindly
[ ʌnˈkaɪndli ]
used to describe an action or behavior
In a manner that is not kind or friendly; in an unkind manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spoke unkindly to her coworkers.
- He was treated unkindly by his classmates.
- The customer was unkindly dismissive towards the waiter.
used to describe a situation or circumstance
In a way that shows a lack of kindness or compassion.
Synonyms
brutally, coldly, indifferently.
Examples of usage
- The news was delivered unkindly.
- She received the rejection unkindly.
- He reacted unkindly to the criticism.
Translations
Translations of the word "unkindly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagradavelmente
🇮🇳 असभ्य तरीके से
🇩🇪 unfreundlich
🇮🇩 dengan tidak ramah
🇺🇦 нелюб'язно
🇵🇱 nieżyczliwie
🇯🇵 不親切に
🇫🇷 de manière désagréable
🇪🇸 desagradablemente
🇹🇷 nazik olmayan bir şekilde
🇰🇷 불친절하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير لطيف
🇨🇿 nevlídně
🇸🇰 neprívetivo
🇨🇳 不友善地
🇸🇮 neprijazno
🇮🇸 óvingjarnlega
🇰🇿 дөрекі түрде
🇬🇪 უშნოდ
🇦🇿 kobud şəkildə
🇲🇽 desagradablemente
Etymology
The word 'unkindly' is derived from the Middle English word 'unkindliche', which originated from the Old English word 'uncyndelice'. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation or absence, while 'kindly' comes from the Old English 'cynd', meaning nature or kind. Over time, 'unkindly' has evolved to its current usage in Modern English to describe actions or behaviors lacking in kindness or compassion.
See also: kind, kinden, kindergarten, kindle, kindling, kindly, kindness, kindred, kinds, unkind, unkindness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,069, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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