Definition of UNGENTLE

ungentle

Adjective Satellite

  • not of the nobility
    • "of ignoble (or ungentle) birth"

Adj

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

Adjective

  • Not gentle; harsh or rough.

Examples

  • An UNGENTLE play could block off crucial letter multipliers, severely limiting an opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + gentle.

Scrabble Score: 9

ungentle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ungentle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ungentle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

ungentle: valid Words With Friends Word