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UNKINDLY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word unkindly. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word unkindly. (close relations)
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unsympathetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not sympathetic or disposed toward

• (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings

adjective satellite

• not having an open mind

• lacking in sympathy and kindness

• not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

cruel
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

harsh
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

adjective satellite

• unpleasantly stern

• unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

• unkind or cruel or uncivil

• severe

• sharply disagreeable; rigorous

heartless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

adjective satellite

• devoid of courage or enthusiasm

inconsiderate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

adjective satellite

• without proper consideration or reflection

mean
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

adjective satellite

• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

• characterized by malice

• having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

• marked by poverty befitting a beggar

• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

• (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

• of no value or worth

• very good; of the highest quality

verb

• mean or intend to express or convey

• have as a logical consequence

• denote or connote

• have in mind as a purpose

• have a specified degree of importance

• intend to refer to

• destine or designate for a certain purpose

rude
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking civility or good manners

adjective satellite

• socially incorrect in behavior

• (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace

• (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

uncaring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking affection or warm feeling

• without care or thought for others

uncharitable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking love and generosity

unfriendly
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not easy to understand or use

• not disposed to friendship or friendliness

adjective satellite

• not friendly

• very unfavorable to life or growth

ungenerous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in magnanimity

• unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)

unsociable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not inclined to society or companionship

unsocial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions

Best Hypernyms For UNKINDLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unkindly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
cruel disagreeable harsh hostile ill-natured inconsiderate mean rude uncaring unfeeling unfriendly unpleasant unsympathetic

Alternatives for UNSYMPATHETIC

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