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unkind(dictionary)

unkind (iou)



unkind adjective. ME.
[from UN-1 + KIND adjective.]
Strange, foreign. Only in ME.
Of the weather or climate: not mild or pleasant; unseasonable. Now arch. & dial. ME.
b. Contrary to the usual course of nature. LME-E17.
c. Naturally bad (for); unfavourable, unsuitable; esp. (of land etc.) not favourable to growth, poor; (of an animal or plant) not thriving. Also foll. by to. Now dial. LME.
Lacking in natural gratitude, ungrateful; lacking in filial affection or respect, undutiful. ME-M17.
b. Vile, wicked, villainous. ME-E17.
Not according to (the laws of) nature, unnatural; esp. unnaturally wicked or cruel. ME-M17.
Not having or displaying a gentle, sympathetic, or benevolent disposition; not showing consideration for others; harsh, cruel. LME.
Shakespeare Hamlet Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind. W. Plomer She..was never heard to..say an unkind word.