seem mean

Examples (20)

• His sudden silence might seem mean, but he was just deep in thought.
• He might seem mean, but he's actually very kind.
• Sometimes, a child's honesty can seem unintentionally mean.
• Her refusal to share the cake made her seem mean.
• Her refusal to share her toys made her seem a little mean to the other kids.
• Why does he always seem so mean when it comes to money?
• It might seem mean to reject their offer, but it's for the best.
• It would seem mean if we didn't offer them any food.
• He didn't want to seem mean, but he had to decline their request due to budget cuts.
• Despite his wealth, he can often seem quite mean.
• To onlookers, her strict discipline could seem quite mean.
• She didn't want to seem mean, so she offered to pay.
• Although he tries to be fair, his decisions often seem mean to those affected.
• Their decision to cut bonuses made the company seem mean.
• Without knowing the full story, her actions might seem mean-spirited.
• Sometimes, saving money can seem mean to others.
• Don't let his tough exterior make him seem mean; he's actually very kind.
• He tried not to seem mean, but he had very little to give.
• She worried that her direct feedback would seem mean to her colleagues.
• Does it seem mean if I ask for my money back?