unkindness

Harsh treatment given

Unkindness is the quality of being unkind, or an instance of unkind behavior: She couldn't forget the small unkindnesses of her childhood.

The word also names a group of ravens—a fittingly dark collective noun for birds associated with ill omen.

cruelty

brutality

Savage, merciless behavior

callousness · heartlessness · mercilessness · viciousness · spite · malice · harshness · coldness · thoughtlessness · insensitivity

disdain

contempt

Disdainful disregard

condescension · belittlement · disrespect · mockery · snubbing · slighting · rudeness · discourtesy · impoliteness · curt

indifference

neglect

Failure to provide care

insensitivity · thoughtlessness · carelessness · inattention · dismissiveness · coldness · detachment · aloofness · unresponsiveness · obliviousness

hostility

animosity

Active, bitter hostility

spite · malice · enmity · bitterness · resentment · vindictiveness · vengefulness · hatred · loathing · rancor

ravens

murder

Deliberate unlawful killing

  • corvidCrow family member
  • flockAnimals gathered together
  • PoeAmerican gothic writer's surname

omen · superstition · blackbird · carrion · scavenger · roost · cawing · folklore · mythology · Odin

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Opposites
interpersonal treatment

unkindnesskindness

Considerate, caring disposition

kindheartedness · benevolence · compassion · charity · gentleness

emotional disposition

unkindnesstenderness

Gentle, caring quality

warmth · warmheartedness · softheartedness · affection · lovingness

interpersonal disposition

unkindnesskindness

Considerate, caring disposition

kindheartedness · gentleness · tenderness · warmth · friendliness

Family

unkindnesses

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G