unkindness

/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or fact of being mean, cruel, or not caring about the feelings of others.
    • He regretted his unkindness and apologized to his sister.
    • The story shows how a small act of unkindness can ruin a friendship.
    • She was hurt by the unkindness of her classmates' comments.
  2. An act or remark that is mean or cruel.
    • The teacher told the students to stop their unkindnesses toward the new kid.
    • I have suffered many unkindnesses from people I trusted.
    • Even a small unkindness can leave a lasting memory.
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