unkind

The definition of unkind is cruel or inconsiderate of others.

(adjective)

  1. An example of someone unkind is a very strict, mean school principal.
  2. An example of something unkind is a person taking a treat from the hand of a child.

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See unkind in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not kind; specif.,
  1. not sympathetic to or considerate of others
  2. harsh, severe, cruel, rigorous, etc.

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See unkind in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective un·kind·er, un·kind·est
  1. Lacking kindness; inconsiderate or unsympathetic.
  2. Harsh; severe: unkind winters.

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  • un·kindˈness noun

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