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unkindly

Unkindly (adj) means not kind, lacking in friendliness, warm-heartedness or sympathy.

adj
1
Not kind, lacking in friendliness, warm-heartedness or sympathy.
2
Rough, unfavourable, bad.
3
Unnatural, contrary to the natural or proper order of things.
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Etymology

From Middle English unkyndely, from Old English unġecyndelīċ; equivalent to un- + kindly (adjective).

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What is the meaning of unkindly?

"unkindly" (adj) means not kind, lacking in friendliness, warm-heartedness or sympathy.

What are the different meanings of unkindly?

"unkindly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not kind, lacking in friendliness, warm-heartedness or sympathy; 2. Rough, unfavourable, bad; 3. Unnatural, contrary to the natural or proper order of things.

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