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
See All Example Sentences for unkind
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
Adjective
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The incident sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing Wallen’s actions on the show as rude.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2025
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This, experts say, is a punctuation choice that can make messages appear uncertain or vague, which confuses recipients and sometimes comes off as passive aggressive and rude.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As horrible, unpleasant, miserable this work was, people had the most wonderful spirit.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Euphemisms are designed to obfuscate unpleasant truths.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This line of thinking drives our perception of an unfavorable risk skew, which leads to the third recurring theme: diversification.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Why would foreigners accept such an unfavorable deal?—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Several supported the man's decision to involve the police, arguing that blocking someone's access to their garage was both inconsiderate and a clear violation of parking rules.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 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
Adjective
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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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The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 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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Canadian sports fans have even been booing the U.S. national anthem during cross-border games, a decidedly impolite act.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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