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unkind remark

[/ʌnˈkaɪnd rɪˈmɑːrk/]
noun phrasepl: unkind remarks
comentário desagradável
1. A statement or observation that is hurtful, insensitive, or lacking in compassion
His unkind remark about her appearance hurt her feelings deeply.
Seu comentário desagradável sobre a aparência dela a magoou profundamente.
2. A critical or unflattering comment made without consideration for someone's feelings
Making unkind remarks behind someone's back is a form of gossip.
Fazer comentários desagradáveis pelas costas de alguém é uma forma de fofoca.
NYC Slang
a dig; a shot; a low blow
Synonyms
harsh commenthurtful remarkmean commentcruel remarkinsensitive commentdisparaging remark
Antonyms
kind remarkcomplimentkind commentencouraging remarkpraise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário desagradável; observação indelicada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
fala feia; comentário chato
Informal usage
Portugal
observação desagradável; comentário mal-educado
Common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

add insult to injury
rub someone the wrong way
strike a nerve
cut someone down to size
speak out of turn
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