Merry and Ungentle

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Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Ungentle is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

Ungentle adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: a demanding and ungentle land that was not for the fainthearted

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Merry is an antonym for ungentle.

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Ungentle and Merry. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/merry/ungentle

Merry & Ungentle. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/merry/ungentle>.

Ungentle or Merry. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/merry/ungentle.

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