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单词 unkind
释义

unkind

adjective

un·​kind ˌən-ˈkīnd How to pronounce unkind (audio)
1
: not pleasing or mild : inclement
an unkind climate
2
: lacking in kindness or sympathy : harsh, cruel
unkindness
ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-nəs How to pronounce unkind (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

It was unkind of you not to invite her. How could you be so unkind?
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unkind

adjective

un·​kind ˌən-ˈkīnd How to pronounce unkind (audio)
unkinder; unkindest
: not kind or sympathetic
an unkind remark

unkind

adjective

as in rude
lacking in kindness, helpfulness, sympathy, etc. an unkind remark unkind treatment It was unkind of you not to invite her.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rude
  • unpleasant
  • impolite
  • inconsiderate
  • discourteous
  • unmannerly
  • unfavorable
  • uncivil
  • surly
  • unsociable
  • impertinent
  • negative
  • unfriendly
  • antagonistic
  • hostile
  • ill-mannered
  • inhospitable
  • spiteful
  • unsympathetic
  • icy
  • contrary
  • antipathetic
  • belligerent
  • inimical
  • ill-bred
  • adversary
  • disagreeable
  • adverse
  • adversarial
  • quarrelsome
  • bellicose
  • truculent
  • pugnacious
  • combative
  • antisocial
  • opposed
  • mortal
  • conflicting
  • contentious
  • argumentative
  • disapproving
  • jaundiced
  • hateful
  • vindictive
  • prejudiced
  • biased
  • resisting
  • malicious
  • disputatious
  • unloving
  • distant
  • frigid
  • scrappy
  • militant
  • clashing
  • cold
  • malevolent
  • malign
  • malignant
  • acrimonious
  • virulent
  • opprobrious
  • rancorous
  • cool
  • despiteful
  • bitter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • kind
  • affectionate
  • loving
  • kindly
  • sweet
  • amiable
  • nice
  • gracious
  • pleasant
  • social
  • warm
  • devoted
  • gregarious
  • affable
  • favorable
  • neighborly
  • genial
  • cordial
  • civil
  • benign
  • amicable
  • agreeable
  • sociable
  • convivial
  • empathetic
  • companionable
  • accepting
  • good-natured
  • good-tempered
  • warmhearted
  • welcoming
  • sympathetic
  • friendly
  • hospitable
  • comradely
  • understanding
  • approving
  • nonhostile
  • nonantagonistic
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