be mean
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
Used to describe someone's unkind character or behavior.
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Examples (20)
- It's not fair to be so mean to your little brother.
- Don't be mean with your praise; encouragement is always appreciated.
- She was really mean when she spread those rumors.
- Some children can be quite mean to their classmates without realizing it.
- Please don't be mean to the animals.
- It was very mean of him to hide all the chocolates.
- He often is mean to new employees, making them feel unwelcome.
- Why is she so mean to her younger brother?
- Why are you being so mean today?
- He has always been a mean person, refusing to help others.
- They used to be very mean to each other, but now they are friends.
- You shouldn't be mean just because you're having a bad day.
- It would be incredibly mean to intentionally hurt someone's feelings.
- The old landlord was known to be incredibly mean about repairs.
- I don't understand why some people just like to be mean.
- I wouldn't want to be mean, but that comment was unnecessary.
- He has always been mean to me, ever since we were kids.
- She was being rather mean by refusing to share her lunch.
- You should never be mean to anyone, regardless of how they treat you.
- It would be mean to exclude him from the game.