unkindly
/ʌnˈkaɪndli/
adverb
- In a way that is not friendly, gentle, or considerate; harshly or cruelly.
- She spoke unkindly to the new student, making him feel unwelcome.
- He was treated unkindly by his coworkers after the mistake.
- The critic reviewed the play unkindly, calling it a waste of time.
Antonyms
adjective
- Not kind; harsh, cruel, or unfriendly in nature or manner.
- Her unkindly remark about his appearance hurt his feelings.
- It was an unkindly thing to say to someone who was already upset.
- The unkindly weather ruined our picnic plans.