CEFR B2

unkind

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: mean, cruel, harsh, callous

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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."

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