unworthily.

Discourteously, unhandsomely; in a manner unworthy of one's position.

= vilely, adv. Now only in combinations.

In an ignoble or undignified manner; meanly, basely, dishonourably. Also: so as to be of low birth or rank.

Not nobly; in an ignoble or dishonourable manner. Cf. ignobly, adv.

In a way that shows an unpleasant disposition or a small mind; sordidly, selfishly, stingily.

= meanly, adv.2 In modern use usually in to play (also act) mean (in which mean could be interpreted as the adjective). Now chiefly U.S.

Unfittingly, unbecomingly; illiberally, meanly.

Completely, abjectly (cf. project, adj. 4). Obsolete.

(un-, prefix1 affix 5.)