mean-spirited

Example Sentences

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Dickinson was known to share strong opinions that veered negative and even mean-spirited on the judging panel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Now he’s posting a social media message to the European team apologizing for the “rude and mean-spirited behavior” at the Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

"I'd like to apologise for the rude and mean-spirited behaviour from our American crowd at Bethpage," said 76-year-old Watson.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

Decorum is no longer required, and mean-spirited name-calling is no longer discouraged.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

His smile was different from Jimmy’s, which was a kind of mean-spirited playfulness.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss