noun
- cruel or harsh acts or behaviors; instances of being unkind
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The children were hurt by their classmates’ unkindnesses.
- She remembered all the small unkindnesses from her childhood.
- His unkindnesses toward his employees created a hostile work environment.
- The novel explores the lasting effects of everyday unkindnesses.
- Despite facing many unkindnesses, she remained generous to others.
- The teacher addressed the unkindnesses happening in her classroom.