Unkind/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Social Context Use 'unkind' to describe actions that are socially insensitive or lacking in empathy. He was unkind to ignore her plea for help. Pro Tip 2/3Connotation of Intention 'Unkind' can imply intentional rudeness, but not always. It might have been unkind, but I don't think he meant to be rude. Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Speech Reflect on your tone when accused of being unkind; it can change the message. Her sarcastic tone made her comments even more unkind.