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Definition of ungently

ungently

/ʌnˈdʒɛntli/
un · gent · ly
Adjective:ungentle
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• adverb

1

In a rough, harsh, or unkind manner; without gentleness or tenderness.

Example

"He set the heavy crate down ungently on the wooden floor, causing the glassware inside to rattle."

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• Rhymes for ungently

• Nearby Words

ungenteel
ungentle
ungentlemanly
ungently
ungentrified
ungifted
ungiving

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