become mean
Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words
To start having an unkind character.
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Examples (20)
- He became quite mean after years of hardship.
- He used to be so kind, but lately he has become very mean.
- It's a shame to see someone become so mean just because they gained power.
- It's sad to see how power can make people become mean and selfish.
- She worried she might become mean if she didn't get enough sleep.
- As she grew older, she started to become a bit mean with her possessions.
- The character in the story gradually became mean due to his jealousy.
- Don't let difficult circumstances make you become mean towards others.
- Don't let bitterness make you become mean towards others.
- After losing his job, he seemed to become rather mean and withdrawn.
- I noticed he started to become mean after the incident.
- The constant pressure caused him to become mean-spirited and critical.
- His constant criticism made her become incredibly mean and defensive.
- I hope he doesn't become mean just because he's wealthy now.
- Many people tend to become mean when they feel threatened.
- His illness made him become quite mean and irritable at times.
- It's easy to become mean if you're always focused on yourself.
- She feared that living alone for too long might make her become mean.
- The old man had become rather mean and solitary in his later years.
- The children were surprised when their usually cheerful grandfather suddenly became mean about sharing toys.