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unkindness Synonyms

Another word for unkindness

Choosing another word for unkindness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being inconsiderate, harsh, or unsympathetic toward others.

Usage Example

"She was deeply hurt by the casual cruelty of her classmates' remarks."

Strongest
cruelty
Strong
harshness
meanness
callousness
heartlessness
inconsideration
spitefulness
malice

• noun (Context 2)

An inconsiderate, hurtful, or uncharitable act or remark.

Usage Example

"He apologized years later for the small unkindnesses he had committed in his youth."

Strong
slight
snub
affront
insult
indignity

• noun (Context 3)

A group or flock of ravens.

Usage Example

"An flock of ravens circled high above the jagged cliffs."

Strong
flock
conspiracy

Opposites of unkindness

The opposite of unkindness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

kindness
compassion
benevolence
gentleness
sympathy
favor
courtesy
tenderness
See all opposites of unkindness

• Nearby Words

unkind
unkindliness
unkindly
unkindness
unkink
unknot
unknowable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unkindness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unkindness
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