unkindly

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting or speaking in an unfriendly or cruel way

• adjective

  Unfriendly or cruel in behavior or manner

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unkindly
kindly , blindly , findly , mindfully

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Variants

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unkindliness , unkindlinesses , unkindly , look unkindly on , look unkindly on/upon , look unkindly upon

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Forms

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The comparative form of 'unkindly' is 'more unkindly' and the superlative form is 'most unkindly'. There are no other known forms.

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'uncaninely', that is, unlike a canine or dog. Later, the meaning shifted to 'unfriendly' or 'unkind'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unkindly' contains the letter 'k' three times.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Dementors are described as being 'unkindly' towards living beings.

3. The term 'unkindly' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rudeness: Rudeness is a related concept to unkindness. Both involve behaving in a way that is disrespectful or insensitive to others.

2. Cruelty: Cruelty is a related concept to unkindness. Cruelty involves intentionally causing harm or suffering to others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unkindly' has been used to describe characters who are unfriendly or cruel towards others. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of harshness or unfriendliness.

How to Memorize "unkindly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting in an unfriendly or cruel way towards others. Imagine their facial expressions and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unkindly' with the feeling of being treated unfairly or cruelly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unfriendly, K is for Kindness, I is for Ignored, N is for Neglected, K is for Kicked, and L is for Laughed at' to remember the meaning of 'unkindly'.

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