adjective
unkind
un-KYND/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/
Lacking kindness or consideration for others.
The unkind woman keeps her bag on the seat despite the tired person's request.
Etymology
Unkind originally meant “not natural.” Kind probably developed from having natural feelings to being well-disposed and compassionate; its negative counterpart came to mean lacking sympathy or care for others.
In context
I mean in the wing one to say that we could have an ordinance we're going to take somebody's blankets away in the winter I feels really kind of profoundly unkind to me
More examples
- Her unkind remarks upset the whole team.
- Please don't be unkind to your little brother.
- His reply sounds unkinder than he intends.
Forms
unkind · unkinder · unkindest
unkindness noun — A lack of kindness or consideration.
unkindly adverb — In a harsh or inconsiderate manner.
Similar words
- inconsiderate
- Emphasizes failing to consider other people's needs or feelings.
- cruel
- Suggests more severe harm, often deliberately causing pain.
- harsh
- Emphasizes severe or hurtful treatment, especially in speech.