Meaning of the word "words are but wind, but blows unkind" in English
What does "words are but wind, but blows unkind" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
words are but wind, but blows unkind
US /wɜrdz ɑr bʌt wɪnd, bʌt bloʊz ʌnˈkaɪnd/
UK /wɜːdz ɑː bʌt wɪnd, bʌt bləʊz ʌnˈkaɪnd/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that spoken words are empty or meaningless, but harsh or cruel words can still cause real pain
Example:
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He tried to ignore the insults, remembering that words are but wind, but blows unkind.
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Though they say words are but wind, but blows unkind, her criticism felt like a physical strike.