unkind
Use Unkind in a sentence
adjective, un·kind·er, un·kind·est.
lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
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unkind (ʌnˈkaɪnd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | lacking kindness; unsympathetic or cruel |
| 2. | archaic, dialect or |
| a. (of weather) unpleasant | |
| b. (of soil) hard to cultivate | |
| un'kindly | |
| —adv | |
| un'kindness | |
| —n | |
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Unkind
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
No reputable scientist has ever had an unkind word to say about fruits, vegetables or whole grains.
It is unkind, and perhaps even a medical mistake waiting to happen.
No reputable scientist has ever had an unkind word to say about fruits, vegetables or whole grains.
Such people should, therefore, be denied that right-however unkind that may seem.
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