Unkindlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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unkindlier
[ ʌnˈkaɪndli ]
describing behavior
The term 'unkindlier' is a comparative form of 'unkind,' which means lacking compassion or warmth. When something is described as 'unkindlier,' it suggests that the behavior or action is more unkind than something else. This comparative structure highlights the increase in unpleasantness or harshness in how one treats others. It is often used to emphasize the severity of someone's unkindness in contrast to others' actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He behaved unkindlier than ever before.
- Her comments were unkindlier compared to previous talks.
- In the debate, he argued in an unkindlier manner.
- She was unkindlier to her friends during the argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "unkindlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais cruel
🇮🇳 अधिक निर्दयी
🇩🇪 unfreundlicher
🇮🇩 lebih kejam
🇺🇦 більш недобрий
🇵🇱 bardziej nieprzyjazny
🇯🇵 より不親切な
🇫🇷 plus malveillant
🇪🇸 más cruel
🇹🇷 daha zalim
🇰🇷 더 불친절한
🇸🇦 أكثر قسوة
🇨🇿 méně přátelský
🇸🇰 mene priateľský
🇨🇳 更不友好
🇸🇮 manj prijazen
🇮🇸 óvinveittari
🇰🇿 одан да қатыгез
🇬🇪 მეტი უსიამოვნო
🇦🇿 daha qərəzli
🇲🇽 más cruel
Etymology
The word 'unkind' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'kind,' which originates from the Old English 'cynd,' meaning 'natural' or 'innate.' The addition of the suffix '-ly' forms the adverbial 'unkindly,' which describes an action that is not kind. The comparative form 'unkindlier' follows the typical English pattern of modifying adjectives to compare them. Historically, words formed with 'un-' have been used in English since the early Middle Ages, reflecting a time when the language was evolving with influences from Germanic roots. English has continued to develop, adopting comparative forms for many adjectives, including those describing negative traits, which now encompass terms like 'unkindlier' to help articulate varying degrees of negative behavior.