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Meaning of unkind in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unkind

    Definitions

    1. deficient in humane and kindly feelings

    Synonyms

    • inhumane
  2. 2. lacking or showing kindness or compassion or mercy

    Synonyms

    • heartless
  3. 3. used of circumstances (especially weather) that cause suffering

    Examples

    • « brutal weather »
    • « northern winters can be cruel »
    • « a cruel world »
    • « a harsh climate »
    • « a rigorous climate »
    • « unkind winters »

    Synonyms

    • hard
  4. Qualitative Adjective

    unkind

    Definitions

    1. lacking kindness

    Examples

    • « a thoughtless and unkind remark »
    • « the unkindest cut of all »

    Synonyms

    • cutting
    • edged
    • stinging
    • harsh
    • hurtful
    • unkindly
    • unsympathetic

    Antonyms

    • kind

See also

  • malign
  • merciless

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