Serious
Serious adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Ungentle and serious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ungentle" instead an adjective "Serious".
Nearby Words: seriously, seriousness
Ungentle
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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Ungentle and Serious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/serious/ungentle
Serious & Ungentle. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/serious/ungentle>.
Ungentle or Serious. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/serious/ungentle.
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