unkind (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Definition

Not friendly, generous, or pleasant; lacking kindness.

Examples

• Her unkind remarks made him feel very upset.

• It was unkind of you to ignore her when she asked for help.

• The weather was unkind, with heavy rain and strong winds.

How to Use unkind

unkind to (prepositional phrase)

Showing a lack of kindness towards someone or something. — "The harsh winter was unkind to the crops."

Synonyms of unkind

Words with a similar meaning to unkind:

• mean
• cruel
• harsh
• callous

Antonyms of unkind

Words with the opposite meaning to unkind:

• kind
• nice
• generous

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