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
Critics were unkind in reviewing the musical, which hit the boards on April 22 after previewing from March 27.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
But their actions – the unfriending, the social ostracization – were unkind and extreme, at least from your telling.
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Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
But their actions — the unfriending, the social ostracization — were unkind and extreme, at least from your telling.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
The first two and a half months have been unkind to the Mets.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unkind
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
But their actions – the unfriending, the social ostracization – were unkind and extreme, at least from your telling.
—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
But their actions — the unfriending, the social ostracization — were unkind and extreme, at least from your telling.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
The first two and a half months have been unkind to the Mets.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unkind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
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Due Amici brings Brooklyn roots and authenticity, right down to the counter service that’s not rude but not exactly warm.
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It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.
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Fresh grass clippings are great for masking naturally unpleasant odors in the garden by simply using them to cover the offensive materials.
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
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The undertaking might seem crazy to those who diss the fight game or have unfavorable reviews of the current administration.
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Negotiating power is harder to see—until conditions become unfavorable and someone needs to act against the system their balance sheet depends on.
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The tension finally boils over when Joe accuses them of being inconsiderate neighbors with their loud lovemaking.
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Fox News Digital previously reported that the behavior has divided travelers, with some people citing leg cramps and tight connections, while others view it as impatient or inconsiderate toward others.
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Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.
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Refrain from talking loudly on public transport Most locals use their travel time to rest or sleep, so talking loudly is considered highly impolite to fellow passengers.
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But honoring whiteness itself was deemed impolite, to say the least.
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“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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