unkind

Word parts

un- + kind

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): ʌnˈkʌɪnd
• (US) IPA ^(key): ˌənˈkīnd

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• Hyphenation: un‧kind

Adjective

Positive unkind

Comparative unkinder

Superlative unkindest

Positive unkind

Comparative more unkind

Superlative most unkind

1. When someone is unkind, that person is being rude, vulgar and even cruel.

   Why did Carl throw pizza at my face? The guy is so unkind.

   That person saw me drowning out at sea, yet he chose to stand there and laugh at me. He is so unkind!