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
But no one here is out to humiliate anyone, which is nasty and unkind and not at all the sort of humor Lawrence trades in.
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Being honest doesn’t mean being unkind.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the few moments when Hines implies that John’s avoidance helps fuel Daryl’s bad behavior, giving a villain edit to a living person who didn’t sign any reality-TV waiver is just unkind.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Kentucky has been unkind matchup for A&M Before A&M joined the SEC in 2012, the Aggies and Wildcats had met only once — A&M's 73-69 win in December 1978.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Being honest doesn’t mean being unkind.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the few moments when Hines implies that John’s avoidance helps fuel Daryl’s bad behavior, giving a villain edit to a living person who didn’t sign any reality-TV waiver is just unkind.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Kentucky has been unkind matchup for A&M Before A&M joined the SEC in 2012, the Aggies and Wildcats had met only once — A&M's 73-69 win in December 1978.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
Adjective
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But no, the friend is not being rude.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In what neatly encapsulates the uncomfortable, rude, thin-skinned yet cruel, sarcastic and ultimately juvenile communication style of his online brood, the leader of the pack started with — what else — Lawrence’s looks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The dusty chocolate coating is bitter and unpleasant, and there isn’t enough salt to offset it.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some of it has been very unpleasant for me and many others, especially those who look like me.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If the resolution is unfavorable to the community groups — who are also backed by the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg — that frustration will fall back on somebody, Bokhari said.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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With race and ethnicity always a factor in Chicago politics, white respondents had the most unfavorable view of the city’s Black mayor, at 54%, while 27% of white respondents viewed Johnson favorably.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And in Phillips’ case, Afroman’s comments were deemed impolite but not defamatory.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some absorbed the message that talking about money was impolite, stressful, or simply not their role.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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