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    unkindness
    /ʌnˈkʌɪn(d)nɪs/

    noun

    • 1. inconsiderate and harsh behaviour: "she had had enough of her father's unkindness"
    • 2. a flock of ravens: rare "an unkindness of ravens flew overhead"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNKINDNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    UNKINDNESS definition: 1. the quality of not treating someone very well, or not considering someone's feelings: 2. the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unkindnessUnkindness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : not pleasing or mild : inclement. an unkind climate. 2. : lacking in kindness or sympathy : harsh, cruel. unkindness. ˌən-ˈkīn (d)-nəs. noun. Examples of unkind in a Sentence. It was unkind of you not to invite her. How could you be so unkind? Recent Examples on the Web Is there a way to limit contact without being unkind?

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNKINDNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    UNKINDNESS meaning: 1. the quality of not treating someone very well, or not considering someone's feelings: 2. the…. Learn more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unkindnessUnkindness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 3, 2024 · the "kind" family. lack of sympathy.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › unkindnessUnkindness - definition of unkindness by The Free Dictionary

    Define unkindness. unkindness synonyms, unkindness pronunciation, unkindness translation, English dictionary definition of unkindness. adj. un·kind·er , un·kind·est 1. Lacking kindness; inconsiderate or unsympathetic. 2. Harsh; severe: unkind winters. un·kind′ness n.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunkindness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of unkindness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNKIND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    not treating someone very well; not considering someone's feelings: an unkind remark. It was unkind of you to take his toy away. Fewer examples. an unkind remark. It was a bit unkind of you to mention her weight. That was an unkind thing to say. She's not intentionally unkind - she's just a little thoughtless sometimes.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › unkindUNKIND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. lacking kindness; unsympathetic or cruel. archaic. (of weather) unpleasant. (of soil) hard to cultivate. Discover More. Derived Forms. unˈkindly, adverb. unˈkindness, noun. Discover More. Other Words From. un·kind ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of unkind 1.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › unkindness_nunkindness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun unkindness, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNKIND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If someone is unkind, they behave in an unpleasant, unfriendly, or slightly cruel way. You can also describe someone's words or actions as unkind. All last summer he'd been unkind to her. [ + to] No one has an unkind word to say about him.