Unkindness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unkindness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state or quality of being unkind.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being unkind.
More Meanings
- (countable) An unkind act.
- (countable, collective) The collective noun for ravens
Example Sentences
A raven cawed somewhere up ahead, and its cry was answered by others, an unkindness of ravens on all sides.
"There's an unkindness of ravens that roosts on top of the guild. Their numbers are growing by the day. Aren't they spectacular?
All Olwynne could remember, though, was her father falling away from her into some deep pit, his black wings bent over his face, and then hundreds of ravens, an unkindness of ravens, plummeting from the sky to peck out her eyes.
Word Forms
- unkindnesses
Synonyms for unkindness
Depending on context, synonyms include nonkindness.
Antonyms for unkindness
Common opposites include kindness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unkindeness, unkindliness, diskindness, unfriendliness, uncompassionateness, uncharitableness.
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