as in rude
lacking in kindness, helpfulness, sympathy, etc.
an unkind remark unkind treatment It was unkind of you not to invite her.
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Recent Examples of unkind
Councilmember Ahmad Zahra, who along with Councilmember Shana Charles voted against the anti-camping enforcement policy, said the new restrictions are useless and unkind.
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Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
Bullying isn’t just a schoolyard phenomenon—kids can be unkind, but adults are often brutal.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Most late-night shows had unkind words to say about the politicians who made theatrical performances against Trump during his address.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
But critics were unkind at the time, and the film's $57 million gross fell below expectations.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
Bullying isn’t just a schoolyard phenomenon—kids can be unkind, but adults are often brutal.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Most late-night shows had unkind words to say about the politicians who made theatrical performances against Trump during his address.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
But critics were unkind at the time, and the film's $57 million gross fell below expectations.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unkind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
Adjective
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My question: Was there any way to have prevented this rude woman from stealing away all of my guests? GENTLE READER: Counter-questions: Did the boss and his wife drop the guests off before the emergency furniture move?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the stepmother has proved to be mean and rude on multiple occasions, the bride wrote.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With the present geopolitical situation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, landmines are making a very unpleasant comeback.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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In our testing, the formula feels like a gel-serum—and doesn't get heavy, gloopy, or otherwise unpleasant.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has derided the outlets as being unfavorable to him and a drain on taxpayer money.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to a Quinnipiac poll released in mid-March, only 7 percent of American voters have a favorable opinion of Putin, while 81 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him.—
Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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People cannot help their medical conditions and dismissing a potential health hazard is inconsiderate.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many Reddit users strongly supported the passenger's decision, agreeing that refusing to swap seats doesn't make someone inconsiderate.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In 2015, he was again alleged to be discourteous.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Writing the most unbridled, impolite, unreasonable, pathetic rant that gives voice to unseen, unheard parts of you opens a relief valve that transfers emotional pain onto the page.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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If either of these things had been true, your staying put would still not have been impolite.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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