unkyndehede

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From unkynde (unnatural, undutiful, unkind) +‎ -hede (-hood).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /unˈkiːnd(ə)ˌhɛ̝ːd(ə)/, /unˈkiːndɛ̝ːd(ə)/
  • IPA(key): /unˈkyːnd(ə)ˌhɛ̝ːd(ə)/, /unˈkyːnˌdɛ̝ːd(ə)/ (Southern, West Midland)

Noun

unkyndehede (uncountable) (uncommon)

  1. An absence of appreciation, gratitude, or loyalty, especially towards relatives.
    Synonym: unkyndenesse
  2. (rare) Inconsiderateness, malice; a nabsence of feeling.
    Synonym: unkyndenesse

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