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unkind


un·kind

adj \-ˈkīnd\

Definition of UNKIND

1
: not pleasing or mild : inclement <an unkind climate>
2
: lacking in kindness or sympathy : harsh, cruel
un·kind·ness \-ˈkīn(d)-nəs\ noun

Examples of UNKIND

  1. It was unkind of you not to invite her.
  2. How could you be so unkind?

First Known Use of UNKIND

13th century

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