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unkind remarks

[/ʌnˈkaɪnd rɪˈmɑːrks/]
noun phrase
comentários desagradáveis
1. harsh, hurtful, or cruel statements or comments made about someone or something
She was hurt by his unkind remarks about her appearance.
Ela ficou machucada com seus comentários desagradáveis sobre sua aparência.
2. unkind or insensitive observations or feedback
The critics made several unkind remarks about the performance.
Os críticos fizeram vários comentários desagradáveis sobre o desempenho.
NYC Slang
cheap shots; diss; shade
Synonyms
harsh commentshurtful wordscruel remarksnasty commentsmean remarkscutting remarks
Antonyms
kind remarkscomplimentspraisepleasant commentsencouraging words

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentários desagradáveis; palavras duras
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
comentários maldosos; falas ruins
informal/colloquial
São Paulo
comentários desagradáveis; observações cruéis
formal and informal usage
Portugal
comentários desagradáveis; observações mal-educadas
commonly used across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make unkind remarks about someone
unkind remarks take their toll
exchange unkind remarks
hurl unkind remarks
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