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Definition of unkind

unkind

/ʌnˈkaɪnd/
un · kind
Adverb:unkindly
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• adjective

1

Inconsiderate, harsh, or lacking sympathy toward others.

Example

"She immediately regretted making such an unkind remark to her younger brother."

2

Unpleasant, severe, or unfavorable (especially of weather or environmental conditions).

Example

"The climbers were forced to turn back because of the unkind winter weather."

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• Rhymes for unkind

• Nearby Words

unkemptly
unkept
unkillable
unkind
unkindliness
unkindly
unkindness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'uncynde', originally meaning 'unnatural, alien, or lacking gratitude toward one's kin', before shifting in Middle English to mean 'inconsiderate or harsh'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unkind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unkind
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