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 ain’t takin’ it away jus’ for meanness.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck