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unkindness Meaning & Definition

/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

What Does Unkindness Mean?

Unkindness is a noun that means The state or quality of being unkind. It is also used to mean An unkind act.

Unkindness at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/
Synonymsnonkindness
Antonymskindness
Pluralunkindnesses

Unkindness Definition (Noun)

  1. The state or quality of being unkind.

    His unkindness earlier comes from his bad mood.

  2. An unkind act.

    You have done me an unkindness with your cruel deeds.

  3. A flock of ravens or sometimes crows.

    An unkindness of ravens spread across the sky.

Noun

  1. The collective noun for ravens

Synonyms of Unkindness

Unkindness synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Unkindness

Unkindness in a Sentence

His unkindness earlier comes from his bad mood.

She shows her unkindness through her actions.

You have done me an unkindness with your cruel deeds.

An unkindness of ravens spread across the sky.

Word Forms & Grammar

unkindness (countable and uncountable, plural unkindnesses)

Origin of Unkindness

From Middle English unkyndenesse; equivalent to unkind +‎ -ness.

Common Questions About Unkindness

What part of speech is unkindness?

Unkindness is a noun.

What is another word for unkindness?

Close synonyms of unkindness are nonkindness. See the full list of unkindness synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of unkindness?

The opposite of unkindness is kindness.

What is the plural of unkindness?

The plural of unkindness is unkindnesses.

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