unkind

Example Sentences

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There’s no denying that as a comedian, he is often unkind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Some of the online judgment may seem unkind, but in today’s market, the criticism may be valid.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“This is an attempt to try to make a very rough and unkind world filled with a little bit more love and laughter,” Poehler said of her show’s mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

"Pat coached, befriended and mentored countless students throughout the years and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone anywhere who has an unkind word to say about him," his family wrote.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

While the old people were not unkind, they were not interested in the girl—they spent most of their time telling her to hush or to leave them alone.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin