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Definition of ungentle

ungentle

/ʌnˈdʒɛn.təl/
un · gen · tle
Adverb:ungently
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ungentle Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Harsh, rough, or severe in manner, treatment, or force; lacking gentleness or tenderness.

Example

"The sailor's hands were calloused from years of ungentle weather and heavy ropes."

2

Lacking good breeding, refinement, or courtesy; ignoble or discourteous (archaic or literary).

Example

"The knight was reprimanded at court for his ungentle conduct toward the visiting envoys."

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• Rhymes for ungentle

• Nearby Words

ungenerous
ungenerously
ungenteel
ungentle
ungentlemanly
ungently
ungentrified

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English (around the 14th century) from the prefix 'un-' ('not') and 'gentle', originally meaning 'ignoble' or 'of low birth' before shifting primarily to 'harsh' or 'rough'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ungentle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ungentle
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