adjective
- most lacking in kindness, compassion, or consideration; most harsh or cruel
Usage: superlative form of unkindly
Examples
- That was the unkindliest remark she had ever made to her sister.
- The critic’s unkindliest review destroyed the young author’s confidence.
- Even in his unkindliest moments, he never resorted to personal attacks.
- The weather turned its unkindliest face toward the travelers.
- Her unkindliest words came when she was most frustrated.
- The unkindliest cut of all was his betrayal of their friendship.