What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untenderness
Example
Her untenderness towards her friend's grief was surprising. [untenderness: noun]
Example
He spoke with untenderness when she confided in him about her struggles. [untenderness: adverb]
unkindness
Example
His unkindness towards his coworkers made the work environment uncomfortable. [unkindness: noun]
Example
She felt hurt by his unkindness when he ignored her at the party. [unkindness: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unkindness is a more common word than untenderness and is more likely to be used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between untenderness and unkindness?
Both untenderness and unkindness are generally informal words, but unkindness can be used in more formal contexts as well.
