Unkindly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-lē/ un·kind·ly

Meaning & Definition of Unkindly

Unkindly (adjective)

  1. not kindly

Unkindly (adverb)

  1. in an unkind manner

Unkindly (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unkind, contemptuous

    similar: contemptuous, deprecating, derogatory, disdainful, disparaging, mean-spirited, obnoxious, opprobrious, scornful, snide, snotty, unkind, unloving, bad (slang), bitchy, catty, cruel, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, vicious, virulent, devious, scoundrelly, scurvy, snakelike, acrimonious, bitter, envious, jaundiced, jealous, rancorous, resentful, vindictive, vitriolic, baleful, baneful, evil, harsh, hostile, inimical, acrid, caustic, poisonous, scathing, venomous
    opposite: compassionate, good, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic, warm, warmhearted, affable, agreeable, amiable, cordial, friendly, genial, gracious, nice, pleasant, affectionate, amorous, sweet, tender, tenderhearted, humane, altruistic, high-minded, humanitarian, magnanimous, noble, philanthropic, benevolent, benign, benignant, loving, unmalicious

Unkindly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ungraciously, disagreeably

    similar: disagreeably, ill, ungraciously, balefully, caddishly, callously, cruelly, evil-mindedly, felly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, kindlessly, mercilessly, pitilessly, ruthlessly, soullessly, unfeelingly, ill-naturedly, inconsiderately, insensitively, thoughtlessly, bitterly, enviously, jealously, resentfully, diabolically, fiendishly, acrimoniously, antagonistically, caustically, envyingly, hostilely, invidiously, obnoxiously, rancorously, venomously, vindictively, vituperatively, misanthropically, contemptuously, deprecatingly, disdainfully, scornfully, bitchily, cattily, despitefully, hatefully, malevolently, maliciously, malignantly, meanly, nastily, spitefully, viciously, villainously, virulently, wickedly
    opposite: benevolently, benignantly, good-heartedly, kindheartedly, kindly, affably, agreeably, amiably, cordially, genially, good-humoredly, good-naturedly, graciously, nicely, pleasantly, altruistically, humanely, considerately, feelingly, lovingly, mercifully, sensitively, softheartedly, solicitously, soulfully, thoughtfully, compassionately, sympathetically, angelically, divinely, gently, sweetly, tenderly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unkindly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unkindly:

Slang: bad
contemptuous, deprecating, derogatory, disdainful, disparaging, mean-spirited, obnoxious, opprobrious, scornful, snide, snotty, unkind, unloving, bitchy, catty, cruel, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, vicious, virulent, devious, scoundrelly, scurvy, snakelike, acrimonious, bitter, envious, jaundiced, jealous, rancorous, resentful, vindictive, vitriolic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unkindly

Words with the opposite meaning of Unkindly:

compassionate, good, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic, warm, warmhearted, affable, agreeable, amiable, cordial, friendly, genial, gracious, nice, pleasant, affectionate, amorous, sweet, tender, tenderhearted, humane, altruistic, high-minded, humanitarian, magnanimous, noble, philanthropic

Word Forms of Unkindly

Derived words: unkindliness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unkindly

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Unkindly

look unkindly on/upon

Frequently Asked Questions about Unkindly

What does "Unkindly" mean?

"Unkindly" means not kindly. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: not kindly. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unkindly"?

Other words for "Unkindly" include contemptuous, deprecating, derogatory, disdainful, disparaging, mean-spirited, obnoxious and opprobrious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unkindly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unkindly"?

There are 110 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unkindly". Common alternatives include contemptuous, deprecating, derogatory, disdainful, disparaging, mean-spirited, obnoxious, opprobrious, scornful and snide.

What is the opposite of "Unkindly"?

Antonyms of "Unkindly" include compassionate, good, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic and warm.

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

"Unkindly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unkindly"?

"Unkindly" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-lē/ and divided into syllables as un·kind·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Unkindly"?

First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Unkindly" meaning "as in unkind, contemptuous"?

When "Unkindly" (adjective) means as in unkind, contemptuous, synonyms include contemptuous, deprecating, derogatory, disdainful, disparaging and mean-spirited. Opposites in this sense include compassionate, good, good-hearted and kind.