kindless
kindless · more kindless · most kindless
Having no specific kind, unspecified, generalHaving no specific kind, unspecified, general.
Meaning
3 sensesHaving no specific kind, unspecified, general.
(archaic, literary)Unnatural; lacking expected feeling or ability.
(archaic)Heartless; destitute of kindness.
Origin
From kind (“inherent quality, nature”, noun) + -less. Compare Middle English kindelæs (“inFrom kind (“inherent quality, nature”, noun) + -less. Compare Middle English kindelæs (“incapable of generation, barren”). The sense "destitute of kindness" is likely influenced by kind (“benevolent; affectionate”, adjective).
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Forms
more kindless, most kindless| Comparative | more kindless Lesson |
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| Superlative | most kindless Lesson |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form