unkind word
collocation in Englishmeaningsofunkindandword
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withword.
unkind
adjective
uk/ʌnˈkaɪnd/us/ʌnˈkaɪnd/
not treating someone very well; not considering ...
See more atunkind
word
noun
uk/wɜːd/us/wɝːd/
a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken ...
See more atword
(Definition ofunkindandwordfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofunkind word
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
I am not saying anunkindwordabout the council schools.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I do not want to say anunkindwordabout civil servants or the pensions they receive.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Although it involved the break-up of what had been a very happy home, there was no recrimination, and not a harsh orunkindwordwas spoken by anybody.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
That is all the more so when you have these trade union leaders interfering—perhaps that is anunkindword—or taking an active part in politics.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Basement is, perhaps, anunkindwordto apply to a large series of rooms which are not less than 8 feet above the ground.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Guzzling is anunkindwordbut it is sometimes used of heavy drinkers who keep their eyes on the clock.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I can only say that every cricketer was his friend, and that he never spoke anunkindwordabout anyone.
From
Wikipedia
Much heat is often generated, and strong and sometimes unkind words are used.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
In spite of any unkind words which have been said about him, he has our deep and sincere thanks.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Kitty comes to apologize for her unkind words later.
From
Wikipedia
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofunkind
Go to the definition ofword
See other collocations withword