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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
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There is something shocking, almost rude, about comparing the aims of wardens and guards to those of curators and artists, but McKenzie has her reasons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the 37-year-old doesn’t always see eye to eye with fans, at least not those who frequently heckle him, and Pham’s reaction is too often rude, crude and lewd.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Daily use by adolescents and adults can result in another unpleasant side effect: uncontrollable vomiting, according to a 2021 study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Vivian Yin’s will contains an unpleasant surprise for her daughters.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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If this leads to an acquittal, and to unfavorable comparisons to O. J. Simpson’s lawyers, Steel is unlikely to care.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Further, parental reaction to the plan has also been unfavorable.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Other users even suggested that the groomsman end his friendship with the groom and his soon-to-be wife over their inconsiderate behavior.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Are there other reasons that explain why people might be inconsiderate in public?—
Shannon Doyne,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 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 12 May. 2025.
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