HyperDic: unkind

English > 2 senses of the word unkind:
ADJECTIVEallunkindlacking kindness
allunkind, pitilessdeficient in humane and kindly feelings
unkind > pronunciation
Soundsahnkay'nd
Rhymesaffined ... wind: 39 rhymes with aynd...
English > unkind: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninglacking kindness.
Examples
  • "a thoughtless and unkind remark"
  • "the unkindest cut of all"
Attribute ofkindnessThe quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
Narrowercutting, edged, stinging(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
harsh, roughunkind or cruel or uncivil
hurtfulCausing hurt
unkindly, unsympatheticlacking in sympathy / sympathy and kindness
See alsomalignEvil or harmful in nature or influence
merciless, unmercifulHaving or showing no mercy
OppositekindHaving or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature
Spanishcruel, despiadado
Catalancruel, despietat
Nounsunkindnesslack of sympathy / sympathy
Adverbsunkindlyin an unkind manner or with unkindness
English > unkind: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningDeficient in humane and kindly feelings.
Synonympitiless
Broaderinhumanelacking and reflecting lack of pity / pity or compassion / compassion
Spanishdespiadado
Nounsunkindnesslack of sympathy / sympathy

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