Unkind
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Social Context
Use 'unkind' to describe actions that are socially insensitive or lacking in empathy. He was unkind to ignore her plea for help.
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Connotation of Intention
'Unkind' can imply intentional rudeness, but not always. It might have been unkind, but I don't think he meant to be rude.
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Tone of Speech
Reflect on your tone when accused of being unkind; it can change the message. Her sarcastic tone made her comments even more unkind.