adverb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She was untenderly treated by the manager after she complained about the working conditions.

Definition:To deal with someone or something in a cruel or harsh manner without sensitivity.

From treat untenderly

Example:He responded untenderly to the customer's concerns about the product, ignoring their feelings.

Definition:To answer or react in a harsh or unsympathetic way.

From respond untenderly

Example:The executor acted untenderly when dividing up the inheritance, causing a rift among the relatives.

Definition:To behave in a rough or insensitive way.

From act untenderly