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  2. /unkind

unkind

UK/.ʌn'kaind/US
B2

Definitions

adj.

Lacking kindness or sympathy; harsh, cruel, or inconsiderate.

不友善的;冷漠的;刻薄的

Root Breakdown

Native English
unnot, reversal
+
kindother
=unkind

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her unkind comment hurt his feelings deeply.

  • 2.

    It was unkind to exclude him from the gathering.

  • 3.

    The unkind treatment of animals cannot be tolerated.

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