unkynde

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English uncynde, unġecynde; by surface analysis, un- +‎ kynde (natural).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /unˈkiːnd(ə)/
  • IPA(key): /unˈkeːnd(ə)/ (East Anglia, East Saxon, Kent)
  • IPA(key): /unˈkyːnd(ə)/ (Southern, West Midland)

Adjective

unkynde

  1. Unnatural, abnormal:
    1. (especially horticulture) Degraded, deficient, corrupt.
    2. (especially medicine) Unhealthy, harmful, injurious.
    3. Immoral, depraved, perverse (especially sexually)
  2. Disloyal, undutiful, ungrateful: lacking appreciation or loyalty:
    1. Unfaithful to one's family, spouse, or partner.
    2. Disobedient or rebellious towards one's country or ruler; unpatriotic.
    3. Impious; not compliant with a deity or religion's directives.
  3. Uncaring, unkind, cruel; lacking empathy:
    1. Uncourteous, ignoble; base or rude.
    2. Uncharitable; inattentive towards the poor or subordinates.
  4. (of weather) Tempestuous, oppressive.
  5. Foreign, alien; not native.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: unkind
  • Middle Scots: unkynd

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