Unkind

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Definitions of unkind

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Unkind' describes someone who lacks kindness or compassion.

Example Sentences

A1 She was unkind to her little brother by not sharing her toys.

A2 The teacher scolded the student for being unkind to their classmates.

B1 The manager's unkind remarks made the employees feel demotivated.

B2 It was unkind of him to criticize her work in front of everyone.

C1 Her unkind behavior towards others was a reflection of her own insecurities.

C2 The politician's unkind policies caused unrest among the population.

Examples of unkind in a Sentence

formal His unkind remarks towards his colleagues were completely uncalled for.

informal She can be really unkind when she's in a bad mood.

slang Stop being so unkind, it's not cool.

figurative The storm's unkind winds battered the coastline relentlessly.

Grammatical Forms of unkind

• past tense: unkinded
• plural: unkinds
• comparative: unkinder
• superlative: unkindest
• present tense: unkind
• future tense: will unkind
• perfect tense: have unkind
• continuous tense: is unkind
• singular: unkind
• positive degree: unkind
• infinitive: to unkind
• gerund: unkinding
• participle: unkinded

Origin and Evolution of unkind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unkind' originated from the Old English word 'uncynde' which was derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'cynde' (meaning natural or kind).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unkind' has retained its original meaning of lacking kindness or being harsh, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors and attitudes that are considered unkind or cruel.