unkind
/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2980 in the learning path
不友善的；刻薄的
Definitions
adj. not caring about others' feelings or treating them kindly
不友善的；刻薄的
Example
It was unkind to laugh at his first drawing.
嘲笑他第一次画的画很不友善。
Schools should teach children how unkind comments online can affect the emotional wellbeing of their classmates.
学校应教导孩子认识到，网上刻薄的评论会如何影响同学的心理健康。
Collocations
- unkind remarks
- be unkind to someone
- unkind behaviour
Word family
- kind (adj.)
- kindness (n.)
- unkindness (n.)
- unkindly (adv.)
Synonyms
- mean
- hurtful
Antonyms
- kind
- considerate
Usage tip
表示“对某人不友善”用be unkind to someone。
FAQ
- What does unkind mean?
- not caring about others' feelings or treating them kindly
- How is unkind pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/, US /ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
