unkindness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/
Definition
The quality of being unfriendly, inconsiderate, or cruel; an act that lacks kindness.
Examples
His constant criticism of her work was an act of pure unkindness.
The children were taught that even small acts of unkindness can hurt others deeply.
She was surprised by the sudden unkindness in his voice when he spoke to her.
How to Use unkindness
- an unkindness to (prepositional phrase)
- An act lacking kindness directed towards someone. — "It was an unkindness to exclude him from the game."
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