fairly mean
Frequency: 6.25.3 per million words
Used to indicate a moderate degree of unkindness.
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Examples (10)
- That was a fairly mean comment to make about her appearance.
- He can be fairly mean with his money, even to his own children.
- She thought his prank was fairly mean, though not entirely malicious.
- It's fairly mean to exclude someone from the group without a reason.
- Despite his tough exterior, he's only fairly mean when pushed too far.
- The old landlord was fairly mean about fixing minor repairs.
- His reaction was fairly mean, considering the small mistake she made.
- They found her attitude towards newcomers fairly mean and unwelcoming.
- He was fairly mean in splitting the bill, counting every penny.
- Don't be so fairly mean to your little brother; share your toys.