unkindly

Definitions

In a manner that lacks kindness, sympathy, or consideration.

In a harsh, cruel, or unpleasant way.

Examples

She spoke unkindly to the waiter, which left everyone at the table feeling uncomfortable.

The critic reviewed the young author's debut novel quite unkindly.

He realized he had acted unkindly toward his brother and decided to offer a sincere apology.

Synonyms

cruelly harshly meanly callously maliciously spitefully coldly

Antonyms

kindly gently warmly tenderly compassionately lovingly benevolently