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
His sharp tongue, and often unkind personality set this new form of Doctor against the fun and flamboyant incarnations that came previously.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
This season has been unkind to Robert, who currently has a .191 average with just five home runs through 178 at-bats.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.
—Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Let your husband know that the first unkind word or gesture by his parents and they will be asked to leave.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
This season has been unkind to Robert, who currently has a .191 average with just five home runs through 178 at-bats.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.
—Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Let your husband know that the first unkind word or gesture by his parents and they will be asked to leave.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
Adjective
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Nearly one in four Gen Z professionals viewed the thumbs-up as rude or hostile.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Mowing during a neighbor’s party is considered rude because the noise disrupts conversation and spoils the relaxed mood.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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But many of the Blues’ outings have been unpleasant because of high temperatures and storms, and six games across the tournament have been paused for poor weather conditions, angering manager Enzo Maresca.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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My other wildlife standoff involved a much cuter animal, but potentially far more unpleasant.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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In Wednesday’s poll, Mamdani had a higher net favorability rating (40% favorable to 36% unfavorable) than the net negative ratings of Cuomo (44% to 46%) and Adams (28% to 62%).—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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The Mumsnet user then listed some recent unfavorable restaurant outings.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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These people are totally inconsiderate scummy individuals.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 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
Adjective
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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 13 Jul. 2025.
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