meanness

Example Sentences

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But Mr. Cornyn has no gift for meanness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Rourke later apologised to Siwa, and told the housemates he "didn't say it out of meanness".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

In “Seinfeld,” the four leads stand trial for their meanness and are sentenced to a year in jail together because they were caught mocking another person.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Another said the demon’s “ludicrous meanness destroys the terror which is the soul of the scene.”

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2023

I wonder if Richard will ever forgive me, for my meanness to James while he was alive, and my failure to save him.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone