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be unkind
[/biː ʌnˈkaɪnd/]
verb phrase
ser unkind / ser desagradável / ser cruel
1.
to act or behave in a way that is hurtful, cruel, or lacking in compassion towards someone
It was unkind of you to laugh at his mistake.
Foi desagradável da sua parte rir do erro dele.
2.
to treat someone without kindness or gentleness
Don't be unkind to animals.
Não seja cruel com os animais.
NYC Slang
be bogus / be whack
Synonyms
be cruel
be mean
be hurtful
be insensitive
be rude
be harsh
Antonyms
be kind
be gentle
be compassionate
be considerate
be nice
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser desagradável / ser cruel
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser chato / ser mau
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
ser desagradável / ser insensível
formal usage
Portugal
ser desagradável / ser indelicado
European Portuguese preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have a mean streak
to rub someone the wrong way
to have no heart
não ter coração com alguém
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