unkind
adjective/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/
/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/
- unkind (to somebody/something) (to do something) not pleasant or friendly; slightly cruel
- an unkind remark
- He was never actually unkind to them.
- It would be unkind to go without him.
- She never said anything unkind about anyone.
Extra Examples- I don't think he meant to sound unkind.
- Perhaps it was a little unkind of me to mention her accident.
- She can be terribly unkind sometimes.
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