feel mean

Frequency: 6.04.2 per million words

To perceive oneself as being unkind in a particular situation.

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Examples (10)

  • I sometimes feel mean when I have to say no to my kids.
  • After scolding the dog, she started to feel really mean.
  • He would feel mean if he didn't share his lunch with his hungry friend.
  • Don't feel mean for prioritizing your own needs sometimes.
  • She couldn't help but feel a little mean for laughing at his mistake.
  • You might feel mean now, but it was the right decision.
  • Having to refuse the charity request made him feel somewhat mean.
  • I didn't want to make her cry, and now I feel quite mean.
  • If you always give in, you won't feel mean, but you might get taken advantage of.
  • Sometimes you have to do things that make you feel mean for the greater good.