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
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
All of this has just been ways to use pressure tactics to make broadcasters who say unkind things about the president pay a price.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The 10th innings were unkind to the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
But there’s something particularly special about female friendships—especially when the world feels unstable and unkind.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Mar. 2026
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
All of this has just been ways to use pressure tactics to make broadcasters who say unkind things about the president pay a price.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The 10th innings were unkind to the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
But there’s something particularly special about female friendships—especially when the world feels unstable and unkind.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unkind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
Adjective
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There’s a way to do this without being rude.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The strength of your answer doesn’t require you to be rude.—
John Richardson
Attia Qureshi,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Artificial Grape Deterrent Birds find the compound methyl anthranilate unpleasant.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Aside from an unpleasant taste and potentially foul odor, condiments that have been opened and sitting in your fridge for too long can cause illness.—
Arabella Hau,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The president is as toxic as ever, with 64% registering an unfavorable opinion.—
Tracy Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Demographic trends are unfavorable.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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This is much more than Trump being a little impolite.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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And in Phillips’ case, Afroman’s comments were deemed impolite but not defamatory.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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