What does unkindness mean?
Unkindness means (uncountable) The state or quality of being unkind..
Unkindness
/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being unkind..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being unkind.
- (countable) An unkind act.
- (countable, collective) The collective noun for ravens
Example Sentences
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.
"There's an unkindness of ravens that roosts on top of the guild. Their numbers are growing by the day. Aren't they spectacular?
A raven cawed somewhere up ahead, and its cry was answered by others, an unkindness of ravens on all sides.
Synonyms for unkindness
Antonyms for unkindness
Related Words
Word Forms
- unkindnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unkindness?
Common synonyms include nonkindness.
What is the opposite of unkindness?
Possible antonyms include kindness.
How do you use unkindness in a sentence?
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.
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