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
Our oldest is a teenager and can see the unkind things being said online.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Councilmember Ahmad Zahra, who along with Councilmember Shana Charles voted against the anti-camping enforcement policy, said the new restrictions are useless and unkind.
—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
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Councilmember Ahmad Zahra, who along with Councilmember Shana Charles voted against the anti-camping enforcement policy, said the new restrictions are useless and unkind.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
Adjective
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Proctor sent a series of rude, lewd and unprofessional text messages about Read and the investigation, which led to his firing.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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There was also a three-homer game for Pablo Sandoval in the 2012 World Series, but it’s considered rude to talk about that in 2025.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Best Smelling Photograph: Kristin Canning Grand Tongo Green Tea + Mint Insect Repellent $15 Amazon After testing nearly 20 different bug sprays (that pretty much all smelled at least a little unpleasant and chemical-y), this picaridin spray from Grand Tongo truly blew me away.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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Today after dropping off groceries, my wife noted that the refrigerator, in her opinion, had an unpleasant odor.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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Deaton said the poll also found that 60% of those surveyed had an unfavorable opinion of Trump.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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The development previously received an unfavorable opinion from the Gary Rezoning department and plan commission.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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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
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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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In 2015, he was again alleged to be discourteous.—
Devoun Cetoute,
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 25 May. 2025.
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