mean
mean
unkind or cruel
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mean belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mean synonyms
What's the difference between mean / nasty / mean-spirited / evil / cruel / spiteful
He said some really nasty things.
having a cruel or petty nature; intentionally unkind
His mean-spirited jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
The dictator was remembered as an evil man.
deliberately causing pain or suffering; harsher than 'mean'
His punishment was cruel and unnecessary.
wanting to hurt or upset someone, often out of revenge or malice
She made a spiteful comment about his work.
intending to cause harm or suffering; legal/technical connotations possible
The message contained malicious lies.
lacking sympathy or kindness; emotionally cold
His cold-hearted response shocked everyone.
emotionally hardened; showing or having an insensitive disregard for others
Her callous indifference upset the family.
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How to pronounce mean and what this word means
mean means mean. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mean
/miːn/
mean translation
mean
mean examples
It was mean of him to hide her book.
mean transcription
/miːn/, /ˈmiːn/
Questions about this word
mean meaning: what does it mean?
unkind or cruel
mean pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mean is pronounced as /miːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mean definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It was mean of him to hide her book. Translation: Это было злым поступком с его стороны — спрятать её книгу.
Is mean part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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