unkindness

Example Sentences

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That view absolves us of trying to understand the systemic source of those indignities as something other than unkindness.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2024

There’s always been more to Garrone’s movies than unkindness, but he has a striking facility for crystallizing human baseness in images that are both specific and laden with surplus meaning.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Second, you are plainly stating that you won’t put up with unkindness, so they can expect you to say something every time.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2021

Ghosting a close friend is not a kind thing to do, and although there may be some circumstances in which it’s a necessary unkindness, I don’t think it’s called for here.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2021

I saw her smile fade, and I drew in my breath at his unkindness.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein