Stinging and Unkind

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Stinging adjective - (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character.

Usage example: a stinging comment

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Unkind and stinging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unkind" instead an adjective "Stinging".

Nearby Words: sting, stingy, stinger

Unkind adjective - Lacking kindness.

Usage example: a thoughtless and unkind remark

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Stinging and unkind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stinging" instead an adjective "Unkind".

Nearby Word: unkindly

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Unkind and Stinging. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/stinging/unkind

Stinging & Unkind. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/stinging/unkind>.

Unkind or Stinging. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/stinging/unkind.

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