Top synonyms for “unkind”: pitiless, cutting, edged, harsh, hurtful, inhumane, kindness, rough, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)deficient in humane and kindly feelings
- (adjective)lacking kindness“a thoughtless and unkind remark”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Unkind
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What is another word for "unkind"?
Common synonyms for "unkind" include pitiless, cutting, edged, harsh, hurtful, inhumane. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "unkind"?
Antonyms for "unkind" include kind. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "unkind" mean?
deficient in humane and kindly feelings
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