un·kind
 unkind
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
kaInd
- features:
- Word History, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
unkinder, unkindest |
| definition: |
If a person is unkind, they don't care about the feelings of other people or of animals, and they act in a way that can hurt them. If a thing is unkind, it hurts people or makes them feel bad or sad.
Bullies can be very unkind, and they do unkind things.Don't be unkind to your pets!What Jason said about Marissa's hair was unkind, and he should say he's sorry.- synonyms:
- harsh, mean
- antonyms:
- kind, kindly
- similar words:
- ill, nasty, severe
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| related words: |
sharp, stern |
| derivation: |
unkindness (n.) |
In Old English, the word
unkind meant "unnatural" or "not what is expected from one's own people or family."