unkind

Meanings

• adjective

  Being or showing a lack of consideration or kindness.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unkind
rude , crude , mude , imude

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Variants

List of all variants of unkind that leads to same result
unkind , unkindness , unkindnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'unfriendly', from Old English 'uncyndig' - 'un-' (not) + 'cyndig' (kind, decent).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unkind' is often used to describe weather that is cold, harsh, and unforgiving.

2. In some cultures, it is considered unkind to directly refuse a request, so instead, people will offer an alternative or find a way to indirectly decline.

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Related Concepts

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1. rude: A term similar to 'unkind', but often refers specifically to impoliteness or disrespect.

2. unfriendly: A synonym for 'unkind', meaning lacking in friendliness or kindness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unkind' is often used to describe characters who lack empathy or compassion, such as the Wicked Witch of the West from 'The Wizard of Oz'. In music, the term 'unkind' has been used in song titles to convey a sense of harshness or cruelty.

How to Memorize "unkind"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being unkind to another person, such as ignoring them or making fun of them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unkind' with the feeling of sadness or hurt that comes from being treated without consideration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'unkind' starts with the same letters as 'unfriendly' - use this association to help remember the definition.

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