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
All of this has just been ways to use pressure tactics to make broadcasters who say unkind things about the president pay a price.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The 10th innings were unkind to the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
But there’s something particularly special about female friendships—especially when the world feels unstable and unkind.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Mar. 2026
At work, Paige (Elle Chapman) punches a coworker who provokes her with truly unkind remarks about her father's death.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The 10th innings were unkind to the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
But there’s something particularly special about female friendships—especially when the world feels unstable and unkind.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Mar. 2026
At work, Paige (Elle Chapman) punches a coworker who provokes her with truly unkind remarks about her father's death.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unkind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unkind
Adjective
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Petrie didn’t only celebrate his own hits but pointed to rival shows like Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK and Prime Video’s Last One Laughing as proof that British comedy is in rude health.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Elizabeth continues to be an infuriating character, interrupting with rude and unhelpful asides throughout the entire family meeting, casually gnawing on an orange slice as Greg and Katie have a heart-to-heart across the table.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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And since each state tax operates under its own often arcane rules, those costs can come as an unpleasant surprise.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His rhetoric is unpleasant and extreme enough that he could not get confirmed to a university board in Florida.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Assess contract health to reduce your exposure to cost creep and unfavorable terms.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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For Healey, 39% of respondents had a favorable view of her as governor, compared to 45% who have an unfavorable view of her.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 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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This is much more than Trump being a little impolite.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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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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“Unkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkind. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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