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Unkindly Definition & Meaning

unkindly
adverb
  1. in an unkind manner or with unkindness; "The teacher treats the children unkindly"
adjective
  1. lacking in sympathy and kindness; "unkindly ancts"

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Frequently asked questions

What does unkindly mean?
in an unkind manner or with unkindness; "The teacher treats the children unkindly" lacking in sympathy and kindness; "unkindly ancts"
What part of speech is unkindly?
Unkindly is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does unkindly have?
Unkindly has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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