unkindly
pronunciation
How to pronounce unkindly in British English:
UK [ˌʌn'kaɪndlɪ]
How to pronounce unkindly in American English:
US [ʌnˈkaɪndli]
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- Adjective:
- lacking in sympathy and kindness
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- Adverb:
- in an unkind manner or with unkindness
Word Origin
- unkindly (adj.)
- early 13c., "not natural, unnatural," from un- (1) "not" + kindly (adj.). From c. 1300 as "without natural affection, unfraternally." Old English had ungecyndelic.
- unkindly (adv.)
- c. 1200, "unsuitably, improperly," from un- (1) "not" + kindly (adv.). From mid-15c. as "discourteously, maliciously."
Example
- 1. He pushed her away unkindly .
- 2. I have treated you unkindly how can I atone ?
- 3. I have treated you unkindly -- how can I atone for it ?
- 4. Why do you thrust her from you so unkindly ? I thought you loved her !
- 5. Work hard and be treated unkindly .