— unkindliness , n.
/un kuynd"lee/ , adj., unkindlier, unkindliest .
1. not kindly; unkind; ill-natured.
2. inclement or bleak, as weather or climate.
3. unfavorable for crops: unkindly soil.
adv.
4. in an unkind manner.
[ 1175-1225; ME; see UN- 1 , KINDLY ]