unkindliness Meaning & Definition
ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-lē
What Does Unkindliness Mean?
Unkindliness is an adjective that means not kindly.
Unkindliness: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-lē/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
Unkindliness Definition (Adjective)
- not kindly
Synonyms of Unkindliness
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Unkindliness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
un·kind·li·ness noun
unkindliness
unkindlinesses
unkindly
unkindliness (uncountable)
Origin of Unkindliness
From Middle English wnkyndlynes (“unnatural hostility or wickedness”); equivalent to unkindly + -ness.[1]
First Known Use
13th century
How to Pronounce Unkindliness
You say unkindliness as /ˌən-ˈkīn(d)-lē/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kīn(d)).