meanness
Example Sentences
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“Railroaded” evokes the meanness of New York in those years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
“I think the way you ask the question, with the anger and the meanness, is terrible. You go back and learn how to be a reporter. No more questions from you.”
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2025
Rourke later apologised to Siwa, and told the housemates he "didn't say it out of meanness".
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2025
He added: “I never want people to think I have a hint of malice or meanness towards anyone, ever, that’s why I’m saying all this.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
I was miserable, sitting on the edge of her bed in that puddle of meanness.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
