unkindly

/ˌʌnˈkaɪndli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈkaɪndli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-lē How to pronounce unkindly (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unkindly — adverb

1. done or said with deliberate harshness, showing no concern for how another perso

1.副詞B1
釋義

done or said with deliberate harshness, showing no concern for how another person feels.

例句

The receptionist spoke unkindly to the elderly visitor who had trouble hearing.

verb of speech + unkindly + to [person]

Mert laughed unkindly when Takeshi tripped over the loose carpet in the hallway.

同義詞
  • cruelly

    stronger, implies intentional harm or pleasure in hurting

  • harshly

    focuses on severity or roughness, may be justified

  • coldly

    emphasises emotional distance rather than active cruelty

  • meanly

    more informal, suggests petty or small-minded behaviour

反義詞
  • kindly

    with warmth, care, and consideration

  • gently

    with softness and a light touch

文法句型

verb + unkindly

unkindly + verb

用法筆記

Commonly appears with verbs of speech or social treatment such as 'speak', 'treat', 'laugh', 'criticize', and 'refuse'.

常見錯誤

❌He spoke unkind to the waitress.
✅He spoke unkindly to the waitress.
💡'Unkindly' is the adverb form needed after a verb; 'unkind' is an adjective.

unkindly — adjective