Definition of "ungently" [ungently]

• In an ungentle way; roughly. (adverb)

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• "Later, he would dimly recall Tychus muttering and shoving and positioning him, sometimes ungently, but never, ever letting him give up."
• "She slapped the bag against his runny nose, ungently."
• "I twisted to see what the matter was and by means of touch and sight observed how he shoved himself through the crowd ungently, wore a fishing hat, a sour look, and went clutching a book — perhaps a tourist."