Meanness: meaning, definitions and examples
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meanness
[ หmiหnnษs ]
negative behavior
Meanness refers to the quality of being unkind, cruel, or malicious towards others. It is characterized by a lack of empathy and a willingness to hurt or harm others for personal gain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He showed his meanness by spreading rumors about his co-workers.
- The meanness of her actions left a lasting impact on those around her.
small-mindedness
Meanness can also refer to a narrow-minded or stingy attitude towards others. It is often associated with a reluctance to share or help others, and a focus on one's own interests above all else.
Synonyms
greediness, pettiness, selfishness
Examples of usage
- His meanness was evident in his refusal to contribute to the charity event.
- She was known for her meanness in always putting herself first.
Translations
Translations of the word "meanness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mesquinhez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคฃเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Geiz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekikiran
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะฟัััั
๐ต๐ฑ skฤ pstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใก
๐ซ๐ท mesquinerie
๐ช๐ธ mezquindad
๐น๐ท aรงgรถzlรผlรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ lakomstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ lakomosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ skopost
๐ฎ๐ธ nรญska
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐาฃะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแ แฏแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษsislik
๐ฒ๐ฝ mezquindad
Etymology
The word 'meanness' originated from the Middle English word 'menes', which meant wickedness or cruelty. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader range of negative behaviors towards others. The concept of meanness has been explored in literature and psychology as a destructive trait that can harm relationships and communities.
See also: demean, demeaning, mean, meaningless, meanly, means, meant, meantime, meanwhile, meanwhilst.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,615, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19612 capitalistic
- 19613 telegraphy
- 19614 prostration
- 19615 meanness
- 19616 realignment
- 19617 consoled
- 19618 fickle
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