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