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unkind

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Adjective — Lacking kindness; harsh, cruel, or thoughtless toward others.

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Etymology

From Middle English unkynde, from "un-" + "kind."

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What does “unkind” mean?

The word “unkind” means lacking kindness; harsh, cruel, or thoughtless toward others. In plain terms, not nice to people; harsh or hurtful in behavior or words.

How do you pronounce “unkind”?

“Unkind” is pronounced uhn-KYND (/ʌnˈkaɪnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “unkind” in a sentence?

Here is “unkind” used in a sentence: “It was unkind of him to laugh at her mistake.”

What part of speech is “unkind”?

“Unkind” is an adjective.

Where does the word “unkind” come from?

The word “unkind” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unkynde, from "un-" + "kind.".

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