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Word entry · 8 letters

unkindly

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"In a mean way"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ʌnˈkaɪndli/Part of speech adverb, adjectiveSorted diklnnuyStarts with UEnds with Y1 clues
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"In a mean way"2 answers
nastily7 lettersunkindly8 letters

Filled answer is this word (UNKINDLY).

Definitions

  1. in an unkind manner or with unkindness

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Preceded by the beadle, and attended by an irregular procession of stern-browed men and unkindly visaged women, Hester Prynne set forth towards the place appointed for her punishment.
  • […] she had seen a not unkindly wink pass between the two.
  • From this superfluous pulp in unkindely, and wet years, may arise that multiplicity of little insects, which infest the Roots and Sprouts of tender Graines and pulses.

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