Meanest: meaning, definitions and examples

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meanest

 

[ ˈmiːnɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

The term 'meanest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'mean'. It characterizes a person who is exceedingly unkind, spiteful, or harsh to others. Often, it implies a level of cruelty or insensitivity that is above others in intensity. A meanest individual may derive pleasure from causing pain or discomfort to others. This term can also be used to describe acts that are considered particularly cruel or malicious.

Synonyms

cruelest, harshest, nastiest, unkindest

Examples of usage

  • He was the meanest kid in the school.
  • She has the meanest attitude towards her classmates.
  • That was the meanest joke I've ever heard.
  • Don't be the meanest person at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "meanest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais malvado

🇮🇳 सबसे दुष्ट

🇩🇪 gemeinster

🇮🇩 paling jahat

🇺🇦 найпідліший

🇵🇱 najbardziej złośliwy

🇯🇵 最も意地悪な

🇫🇷 le plus méchant

🇪🇸 el más malvado

🇹🇷 en kötü

🇰🇷 가장 심술궂은

🇸🇦 الأكثر شراً

🇨🇿 nejzlovolnější

🇸🇰 najzlovestnejší

🇨🇳 最邪恶的

🇸🇮 najzlohotnejši

🇮🇸 vondasti

🇰🇿 ең зұлым

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბოროტი

🇦🇿 ən şərin

🇲🇽 el más malvado

Word origin

The word 'mean' originates from the Old English 'mǣne', which meant 'common' or 'average'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include notions of low quality, inferiority, or unkindness. The superlative form 'meanest' has developed in the context of describing not just a lack of generosity but an active disposition towards harm or malevolence. Its use has become more prevalent in everyday language, often to emphasize the severity of a person's behavior or actions. The evolution of 'mean' reflects societal attitudes towards kindness and cruelty, highlighting cultural values regarding interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,469, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.