unkind

[ʌnˈkaɪnd]

unkind Definition

not friendly, sympathetic, or helpful; cruel or harsh in nature.

Using unkind: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unkind" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It was unkind of him to criticize her appearance.

  • Example

    She gave an unkind response to his question.

  • Example

    The teacher's unkind words hurt the student's feelings.

  • Example

    He regretted his unkind behavior towards his friend.

unkind Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unkind

  • a remark or action that is intended to be hurtful or insulting

    Example

    Her comment about my weight was an unkind cut.

  • an unfortunate or unpleasant situation that one cannot control

    Example

    It was an unkind fate that he lost his job during the pandemic.

  • weather that is unpleasant or unfavorable

    Example

    The unkind weather ruined our plans for a picnic.

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Summary: unkind in Brief

The term 'unkind' [ʌnˈkaɪnd] refers to behavior that is not friendly, sympathetic, or helpful, and can be cruel or harsh in nature. Examples include 'It was unkind of him to criticize her appearance.' and 'The teacher's unkind words hurt the student's feelings.' The phrase 'unkind cut' denotes a remark or action that is intended to be hurtful or insulting.