Ungentle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈjen-tᵊl/ un·gen·tle

Meaning & Definition of Ungentle

Ungentle (adjective)

  1. not gentle, lacking in softness, delicacy, etc., harsh, rough

Ungentle (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. harsh and threatening in manner or appearance

    "a demanding and ungentle land that was not for the fainthearted"

    similar: austere, dour, fierce, flinty, forbidding, grim, gruff, intimidating, lowering, rough, rugged, severe, stark, steely, stern
    related: bleak, cold, hostile, inhospitable, inimical, unfriendly, unsympathetic, adamant, bound, determined, firm, intent, purposeful, resolute, resolved, steadfast, unflinching, fixed, hard, hardened, hardheaded, immovable, implacable, inflexible, ironhanded, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, rigid, self-willed, set, stiff, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful, immutable, unchangeable, black, cheerless, dark, gloomy, glum, joyless, melancholic, moody, morose, sulky, sullen, surly, brooding, grave, humorless, melancholy, serious, sober, sobersided, solemn, somber, staid, unsmiling, weighty
    opposite: benign, benignant, gentle, mild, nonintimidating, tender
    near: bland, meek, mellow, soft, soothing, easy, quiet, tranquil, agreeable, bright, cheerful, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, sweet, glad, happy, lighthearted, merry, mirthful, sunny, featherbrained, flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, harebrained, light-headed, playful, scatterbrained, silly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ungentle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ungentle:

austere, dour, fierce, flinty, forbidding, grim, gruff, intimidating, lowering, rough, rugged, severe, stark, steely, stern

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ungentle

Words with the opposite meaning of Ungentle:

benign, benignant, gentle, mild, nonintimidating, tender

Related Words for Ungentle

bleak, cold, hostile, inhospitable, inimical, unfriendly, unsympathetic, adamant, bound, determined, firm, intent, purposeful, resolute, resolved, steadfast, unflinching, fixed, hard, hardened, hardheaded, immovable, implacable, inflexible, ironhanded, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, rigid, self-willed

Near Antonyms of Ungentle

bland, meek, mellow, soft, soothing, easy, quiet, tranquil, agreeable, bright, cheerful, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, sweet, glad, happy, lighthearted, merry, mirthful, sunny, featherbrained, flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, harebrained, light-headed, playful, scatterbrained

Word Forms of Ungentle

Derived words: ungently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Ungentle

First known use: 1509

Frequently Asked Questions about Ungentle

What does "Ungentle" mean?

"Ungentle" means not gentle, lacking in softness, delicacy, etc., harsh, rough. As an adjective, it is defined as: not gentle, lacking in softness, delicacy, etc., harsh, rough.

What is another word for "Ungentle"?

Other words for "Ungentle" include austere, dour, fierce, flinty, forbidding, grim, gruff and intimidating. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ungentle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ungentle"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ungentle". Common alternatives include austere, dour, fierce, flinty, forbidding, grim, gruff, intimidating, lowering and rough.

What is the opposite of "Ungentle"?

Antonyms of "Ungentle" include benign, benignant, gentle, mild, nonintimidating and tender. Near antonyms include bland, meek, mellow and soft.

How do you use "Ungentle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ungentle" in a sentence: "a demanding and ungentle land that was not for the fainthearted".

Is "Ungentle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ungentle" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Ungentle"?

"Ungentle" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈjen-tᵊl/ and divided into syllables as un·gen·tle.

What is the origin of the word "Ungentle"?

First known use: 1509.