ill-naturedly
The word “ill-naturedly” has 4 syllables: ill-na-tured-ly.
It's pronounced as /ɪl ˈneɪtʃərdli/.
What is synonym and antonym for ill-naturedly?
In the thesaurus, “ill-naturedly” has 18 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill-naturedly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ill-naturedly
- bitterly
- caddishly
- cruelly
- diabolically
- disagreeably
- fiendishly
- hard-heartedly
- heartlessly
- ill
- insensitively
- kindlessly
- mercilessly
- misanthropically
- pitilessly
- ruthlessly
- thoughtlessly
- ungraciously
- unkindly
Antonyms for ill-naturedly
- agreeably
- amiably
- benevolently
- benignantly
- cordially
- good-heartedly
- graciously
- kindheartedly
- kindly
- nicely
- pleasantly
Example Sentences
- Despite his best efforts to remain calm, he ill-naturedly snapped at his coworker's incessant questions.
- The cat ill-naturedly hissed and swiped at anyone who tried to approach it.
- She ill-naturedly grumbled about the inconvenience of having to work late again.
- The old man ill-naturedly muttered curses under his breath as he struggled with the heavy load.
- The dog ill-naturedly growled at the unfamiliar visitor, sensing their apprehension.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-naturedly, such as: agreeably, amiably, benevolently, benignantly, bitterly, caddishly, cordially.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.