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Synonyms of ungentle

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Another word for ungentle is rough. Other synonyms of ungentle are cruel, harsh, unkind, base and villainous.

Synonyms and similar words for ungentle

adjectiveShowing a lack of gentleness, kindness or compassion.

adjectiveNot acting according to accepted ethics or standards of behaviour.

Meaning of ungentle

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

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Questions about synonyms of ungentle

What is another word for ungentle?
Ungentle has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rough, cruel, harsh, unkind, base, villainous and wicked.
What does ungentle mean?
Ungentle means showing a lack of gentleness, kindness or compassion.

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