B2adjectiverelationshipsemotions
US/ʌnˈkaɪnd/
UK/ʌnˈkaɪnd/
slightly cruel; saying or doing things that hurt or upset other people
In context
It was unkind of you to laugh at his accent.
She regretted saying such unkind things to her brother.
Life has been unkind to him, but he never complains.
Words that go with unkind
adjective + preposition
- unkind toPlease don't be unkind to the new student.
- unkind ofIt would be unkind of us to leave her out.
adjective + noun
- unkind wordsHe apologized for his unkind words the next morning.
- unkind remarksShe ignored the unkind remarks about her weight.
- unkind commentsThe singer turned off comments after a wave of unkind comments.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It was unkind for you to say that.Correct: It was unkind of you to say that.