unkind

Everyday

Unkind means not kind; saying or doing things that hurt or upset other people. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, school and feelings, being unkind (calling names, leaving people out, laughing at them) hurts others; schools ask everyone to be kind instead. If someone is unkind to you, tell a trusted adult. In stories, unkind characters like wicked stepsisters often learn a lesson or get what they deserve. Being unkind to animals is wrong too.

Examples

• It was unkind to laugh at his drawing. tree →
• Don't say unkind things about people. tree →
• She was unkind to the new girl. tree →
• It's unkind to pull the cat's tail. tree →
• I'm sorry I was unkind to you yesterday. tree →
• Leaving someone out of a game is unkind. tree →
• The unkind words made him cry. tree →
• How unkind of those ugly satyrs! tree →

Note

Formed from «un-» (not) + «kind»; noun «unkindness». Opposite «kind». Say «unkind to someone», not «unkind with». Do not confuse with «kind of» (a type of / a bit).