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   Un·kind

   /ˌənˈkīnd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. inconsiderate and harsh to others: "you were terribly unkind to her" Similar uncharitableunpleasantdisagreeablenastymeanmean-spiritedcruelviciousspitefulmaliciousmalevolentharshcallouspitilessruthlessunsympatheticunfeelingcompassionlessuncaringsnideshabbyhurtfulwoundingupsettingill-naturedhard-heartedheartlesscold-heartedmercilessbrutalsavageinhumanunfriendlyunamiableuncivilinconsiderateinsensitiveungenerousinhospitableunkindlyhostileinformal:beastlybitchycattyOpposite kind

   Derivatives

   • 1. unkindly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.oed.com › dictionary › unkind_adjunkind, adj. & n.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word unkind mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word unkind, 13 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. unkind has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNKIND | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of unkind – Learner’s Dictionary. unkind. adjective. uk / ʌnˈkaɪnd / us. Add to word list. B1. slightly cruel: I didn't tell her the truth because I thought it would be unkind. unkindly. adverb. unkindness. noun [ U ] (Definition of unkind from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of unkind.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › unkindunkind - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 5, 2024 · unkind ( comparative unkinder or more unkind, superlative unkindest or most unkind) Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful. [from mid-14th c.] ( obsolete) Not kind; contrary to nature or type; unnatural. [from 13th c.]

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › unkindUnkind Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   The Britannica Dictionary. unkind. 1 ENTRIES FOUND: unkind (adjective) unkind /ˌʌn ˈ kaɪnd/ adjective. unkinder; unkindest. Britannica Dictionary definition of UNKIND. [also more unkind; most unkind] : not friendly, pleasant, helpful, etc. : not kind. an unkind remark. unkind treatment. It was unkind of you not to invite her.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › unkindUnkind - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Therefore, 'unkind' signifies the opposite, denoting someone who lacks compassion, empathy, or consideration for others, often displaying a lack of warmth or benevolence in their actions or behavior. Its etymology is deeply rooted in the historical development of 'kind' and the use of 'un-' to convey the reversal of compassionate and ...

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › unkindunkind - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj comparative. unkindest. adj superlative. WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2023. un•kind /ʌnˈkaɪnd/ adj., -er, -est. lacking in kindness or mercy; severe: an unkind remark. [ be + ~ + to] He's unkind to animals. un•kind•ness, n. [ uncountable]

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › unkindunkind | definition in the Cambridge Essential American ...

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   unkind meaning: slightly cruel: . Learn more. Cambridge Dictionary +Plus; My profile +Plus help; Log out; Dictionary . Definitions. Clear explanations of natural ...