English Explanatory Dictionary

ungentle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Showing a lack of gentleness, kindness or compassion.
  2. Not acting according to accepted ethics or standards of behaviour.

Word forms

ungentle ungentler ungentlest

Etymology

From un- + gentle.

Synonyms

cruel harsh rough unkind base villainous wicked

Derived words

ungentleness ungently
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