Definition of Mean
characterized as cruel or antagonistic, but often in a petty manner
Examples of Mean in a sentence
A mean bully might try and take your lunch money from time to time, but such things are hardly unspeakably cruel. 🔊
It is both rude and mean to insult someone, but few people would consider it unforgivable or truly vindictive. 🔊
A child is often hopelessly mean to people they don’t like because they do not know better than to say what is on their mind. 🔊
Generally speaking you are much more likely to be mean to someone if you don’t like them, or if they have been mean to you in the past. 🔊
Some people consider pranks to be nothing more than harmless fun, but others think they are mean and akin to bullying. 🔊
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