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
Most late-night shows had unkind words to say about the politicians who made theatrical performances against Trump during his address.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
But critics were unkind at the time, and the film's $57 million gross fell below expectations.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
In a globalized, corporate, shifting world that can feel unkind to consumers, the fight for Mt. Bachelor is about the desire to capture something cherished and put it back in the hands of the people who love it most.
—John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
To use his own words against him is unkind, but with a million people relying on him, Dan Campbell crumpled under the pressure.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
But critics were unkind at the time, and the film's $57 million gross fell below expectations.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
In a globalized, corporate, shifting world that can feel unkind to consumers, the fight for Mt. Bachelor is about the desire to capture something cherished and put it back in the hands of the people who love it most.
—John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
To use his own words against him is unkind, but with a million people relying on him, Dan Campbell crumpled under the pressure.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
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My question: Was there any way to have prevented this rude woman from stealing away all of my guests? GENTLE READER: Counter-questions: Did the boss and his wife drop the guests off before the emergency furniture move?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the stepmother has proved to be mean and rude on multiple occasions, the bride wrote.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With the present geopolitical situation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, landmines are making a very unpleasant comeback.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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In our testing, the formula feels like a gel-serum—and doesn't get heavy, gloopy, or otherwise unpleasant.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has derided the outlets as being unfavorable to him and a drain on taxpayer money.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to a Quinnipiac poll released in mid-March, only 7 percent of American voters have a favorable opinion of Putin, while 81 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him.—
Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many Reddit users strongly supported the passenger's decision, agreeing that refusing to swap seats doesn't make someone inconsiderate.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Some guests view child-free policies as inconsiderate, while others see them as a practical choice to maintain a certain atmosphere.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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In 2015, he was again alleged to be discourteous.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Writing the most unbridled, impolite, unreasonable, pathetic rant that gives voice to unseen, unheard parts of you opens a relief valve that transfers emotional pain onto the page.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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If either of these things had been true, your staying put would still not have been impolite.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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