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What is the opposite of tenderly?

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Adverb
Opposite of in a gentle or delicate manner
Adverb
Opposite of in a kind or thoughtful manner
Adverb
Opposite of in a tender or affectionate way
“If they sense that I will judge them harshly, they will stop being honest with me.”
Adverb
Opposite of in a loving or affectionate manner
Adverb
Opposite of with a high level of approval or adoration
“He was an unpopular leader, and the citizens would continue to speak disdainfully of him long after his retirement.”
Adverb
Opposite of in a sweet manner
“She would talk harshly to him, hoping he would get the message.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for lacking bodily or structural strength
“It's a lightweight, luggable chassis that combines rugged good looks with robust construction.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for young or immature in age
“He went on to become a student at the University of Leipzig, where he earned a doctoral degree at the mature age of 23.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for inexperienced or vulnerable, typically due to one's youth
“People said he was an educated man and that he had traveled all over the world.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for gentle, kind or affectionate in manner or behavior
“Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for showing gentleness, kindness, and affection
“Your cold and heartless actions, lack of love and compassion, caused the destruction of a perfectly good family.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for provoking strong emotions
“What we have is a rational and somewhat unemotional story about retributive punishment.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for suggestive of lustful or amorous intentions
“Although inspired by love, it was an utterly unsensual dream.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for painful when touched
“After about 24 hours, gangrene had set in, and the swelling became cold and painless to the touch.”
Adverb
Opposite of adverb for requiring tact or careful handling
“While all this might seem sensible and uncontroversial, the problem is the motivation behind it.”
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