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Synonyms & Antonyms of unkindly
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in unkind, contemptuous
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for unkindly
- contemptuous,
- deprecating,
- derogatory,
- disdainful,
- disparaging,
- mean-spirited,
- obnoxious,
- opprobrious,
- scornful,
- snide,
- snotty,
- unkind,
- unloving
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for unkindly
unkindly
adverbSynonyms & Antonyms of unkindly (Entry 2 of 2)
as in ungraciously, disagreeably
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for unkindly
- balefully,
- caddishly,
- callously,
- cruelly,
- evil-mindedly,
- felly,
- hard-heartedly,
- heartlessly,
- inhumanely,
- kindlessly,
- mercilessly,
- pitilessly,
- ruthlessly,
- soullessly,
- unfeelingly
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“Unkindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkindly. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of unkindly was in the 13th century
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