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- Dictionaryunkindness/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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3 days ago · the "kind" family. lack of sympathy.
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.
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.
2 meanings: 1. lacking kindness; unsympathetic or cruel 2. archaic or dialect a. (of weather) unpleasant b. (of soil) hard to.... Click for more definitions.
Unkind means lacking in kindness or mercy; severe. It can also mean unsympathetic or cruel, or describe unpleasant or hard weather or soil. See how to use unkind in a sentence and its origin and history.
adjective. lacking kindness. “a thoughtless and unkind remark”. “the unkindest cut of all”. synonyms: malign. evil or harmful in nature or influence. cutting, edged, stinging. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character.