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unkind

DEFINITIONS OF: unkind

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adj lacking kindness

“a thoughtless and unkind remark”
“the unkindest cut of all”
Synonyms
malign
evil or harmful in nature or influence
cutting, edged, stinging
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
harsh, rough
unkind or cruel or uncivil
hurtful
causing hurt
unkindly, unsympathetic
lacking in sympathy and kindness
merciless, unmerciful
having or showing no mercy
Antonyms:
kind
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
benign, benignant
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
considerate
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
good-natured
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
soft
compassionate and kind; conciliatory
benignant, gracious
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
benign
kindness of disposition or manner
benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
gentle
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
kind-hearted, kindhearted
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
merciful
showing or giving mercy
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adj deficient in humane and kindly feelings

Synonyms:
pitiless
inhumane
lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion
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