unkind

  • 11unkind */ — UK [ʌnˈkaɪnd] / US adjective Word forms unkind : adjective unkind comparative unkinder superlative unkindest unfriendly, insulting, or cruel an unkind remark unkind to: You re being very unkind to your sister. Derived words: unkindly adverb… …

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  • 12unkind — un|kind [ˌʌnˈkaınd] adj nasty, unpleasant, or cruel ▪ A lot of unkind things were said. unkind to ▪ Her husband is very unkind to her. >unkindly adv >unkindness n [U] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WORD FOCUS: unkind similar words: nasty, cruel, mean,… …

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  • 13unkind — un|kind [ ʌn kaınd ] adjective * unfriendly, insulting, or cruel: an unkind remark unkind to: You re being very unkind to your sister. ╾ un|kind|ly adverb ╾ un|kind|ness noun uncount …

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  • 14unkind — adjective nasty, unpleasant, or cruel: an unkind remark (+ to): Her husband is very unkind to her. unkindly adverb unkindness noun (U) …

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  • 15unkind — adjective 1) everyone was being unkind to him Syn: unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, mean, cruel, vicious, spiteful, malicious, callous, unsympathetic; informal bitchy 2) unkind weather Syn …

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  • 16unkind*/ — [ʌnˈkaɪnd] adj unfriendly, insulting, or cruel an unkind remark[/ex] You re being very unkind to your sister.[/ex] unkindly adv unkindness noun [U] …

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  • 17unkind — adjective Date: 13th century 1. not pleasing or mild ; inclement < an unkind climate > 2. lacking in kindness or sympathy ; harsh, cruel • unkindness noun …

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  • 18unkind — adj. Unkind is used with these nouns: ↑word …

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  • 19unkind — adjective everyone was being rude and unkind to him Syn: uncharitable, unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, mean, mean spirited, cruel, vindictive, vicious, spiteful, malicious, callous, unsympathetic, unfeeling, uncaring, unsparing, hurtful, ill&#8230; …

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  • 20unkind — unkindness, n. /un kuynd /, adj., unkinder, unkindest. lacking in kindness or mercy; severe. [1200 50; ME; see UN 1, KIND1] * * * …

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