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- [uhn-kahynd]
- /ʌnˈkaɪnd/
- /ˌʌnˈk.aɪnd/
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- [uhn-kahynd]
- /ʌnˈkaɪnd/
Definitions of unkindness word
- adjective unkindness lacking in kindness or mercy; severe. 1
- noun unkindness (Uncountable Noun) The state or quality of being unkind. 0
- noun unkindness (Countable Noun) An unkind act. 0
- noun unkindness (Countable Noun) The collective noun for ravens. 0
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Origin of unkindness
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at un-1, kind1
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Parts of speech for Unkindness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unkindness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unkindness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unkindness
noun unkindness
- abjection — an abject state or condition
- acrimony — Acrimony is bitter and angry words or quarrels.
- beastliness — of or like a beast; bestial.
- bluntness — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
Antonyms for unkindness
noun unkindness
- agapae — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- agapai — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- almsgiving — the making of charitable donations, giving alms
- benefaction — the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity
- benevolence — inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity
Top questions with unkindness
- why is a group of ravens called an unkindness?
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