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Definitions

unkind

[uhn-kahynd] / ʌnˈkaɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
not nice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cruel harsh hateful insensitive malicious nasty spiteful uncaring unfriendly
WEAK
barbarous brutal cold-blooded coldhearted hard-hearted heartless inconsiderate inhuman inhumane malevolent malignant mean sadistic savage thoughtless uncharitable unfeeling unsympathetic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
feeling friendly gentle helpful kind nice pleasant pleasing polite sympathetic thoughtful
WEAK
considerate giving

Example Sentences

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This was unkind, for Morison’s is a magnificent example of history as it is no longer written.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

He also shares a desire to cultivate more patience and to become more willing to challenge unkind behavior.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

Mr Cheetham said the nurses' treatment of Rose had been "unkind and unjustified", with their allegations about conduct "exaggerated".

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Viewers responded to his “DWTS” debut by voicing their concern on social media that he might suffer a heart attack live onstage, which is unkind, but he handled it in stride.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

And all the greedy and unkind thoughts you ever had, they know ’em all, and they shame you up and they make you feel sick with yourself...But you can’t get away from ’em.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman