unkindly

• Adjectif ou adverbe rare et littéraire signifiant qui manque de gentillesse, qui est dur, cruel ou hostile dans ses paroles ou ses actions.

An old-fashioned adverb or adjective meaning in a harsh, cruel, or unfriendly manner; rarely used in modern English.

1. Lacking kindnessB2formal

   Showing a lack of sympathy, friendliness, or compassion.

   qui manque de bienveillance

   • Her unkindly remarks hurt his feelings.
   • He gave her an unkindly look when she interrupted.
   • The review was unkindly critical of the author's work.

   Synonymescallouscoldcruelharshheartlessinsensitivemaliciousmeanspitefulunfeelingunkindunsympathetic

   Antonymesbenevolentbenigncaringcharitablecompassionatekindkindlysympathetic

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière peu aimable » ou « durement ». Décrit des actions faites sans bonté, sans sympathie ou sans égard pour les autres.

An adverb meaning "in an unkind manner" or "harshly." It describes actions performed without kindness, sympathy, or consideration for others.

1. In a cruel or harsh mannerB2formal

   Acting or speaking in a way that is not kind, gentle, or considerate.

   de manière cruelle

   • She spoke unkindly to the new employee.
   • He was treated unkindly by his classmates.
   • The critic reviewed the play unkindly.

   Synonymesbrutallycallouslycruellyharshlymeanlymercilesslysavagelyspitefullyviciously

   Antonymesbenevolentlygentlykindly