adverb
- in an ungracious, discourteous, or unfair manner
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- He was treated unhandsomely by his former business partners.
- The critic reviewed her work unhandsomely, focusing only on minor flaws.
- They dealt with the situation unhandsomely, showing no consideration for others.
- The company behaved unhandsomely toward its loyal employees during the layoffs.
- She felt she had been unhandsomely rewarded for her years of service.