meanness
Example Sentences
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The celebration is universal, which does not always jibe with the petty meanness of the Shakespeare.
From New York Times
The callow meanness of these speeches is the point, but they're also draining.
From Salon
He and McIlroy and the other lurkers had avoided the meanness always among the provinces of a U.S.
From Washington Post
Even if you don't pick up small literary detail in that shorter episode it's a solace from the madness contradicting the ferocity and meanness of Cora's trials.
From Salon
We can blame her meanness completely, but are we sure the older brother is never involved?
From Washington Post
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