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mean
adjective · Say it: MEEN
What it means
Foundationunkind or not willing to share
It was mean of Jack to leave his sister out of the game.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- cruel
- nasty
- selfish
- unkind
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- generous
- kind
- nice
More examples
- Our teacher reminded us that saying mean things can really hurt people's feelings.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'gemaene', meaning common or low.
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