ungently

Example:He spoke to his colleagues harshly, causing dissatisfaction among them.

Definition:In a rough, hard, or cruel manner; severe; stern; unkind.

Example:She treated her pet cruelly, neglecting its needs and causing it pain.

Definition:With or involving cruelty; unjustly and unkindly; in a barbarous, inhuman, or abominable manner.

Example:He gave her an unkindly glance, showing his disapproval without words.

Definition:Not kind; not friendly; rough; ungentle.