unhandsomely
un·hand·some
(ŭn-hăn′səm)adj.1. Not attractive or beautiful; homely.
2. Not courteous or in good taste; ungracious.
un·hand′some·ly adv.
un·hand′some·ness n.
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unhandsomely
(ʌnˈhænsəmlɪ) adv1. unattractively
2. discourteously
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References in classic literature
Lorry, "that I was very
unhandsomely dealt with, and that I ought to have had a voice in the selection of my pattern.
'I'll give you a dram when we've got through,' said he, affecting a sprightliness which sat on him most
unhandsomely,
What am I to think of your standing quietly by and seeing me thus
unhandsomely used?
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