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  • After losing his job, he seemed to become rather mean and withdrawn.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.