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unkind

adjective un·kind \-ˈkīnd\

: not friendly, pleasant, helpful, etc. : not kind

Full Definition of UNKIND

: not pleasing or mild : inclement <an unkind climate>

: lacking in kindness or sympathy : harsh, cruel

— un·kind·ness \-ˈkīn(d)-nəs\ noun

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13th century

UNKIND Defined for Kids

adjective un·kind \ˌən-ˈkīnd\

un·kind·erun·kind·est

: not kind or sympathetic <an unkind remark>

— un·kind·ly adverb

— un·kind·ness noun

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