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Meaner

Verb / ˈmi:nɜ: / Another word for meaner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Meaner means unkind or unpleasant in manner or behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

miserly beggarly hateful mingy mean meanspirited tight average bastardly base unkind cruel harsh rude unpleasant nasty vicious wicked hateful ill-tempered mean-spirited spiteful unfriendly venomous malevolent malicious bitter disagreeable hostile inconsiderate

Example sentences

  1. 1. The meaner boy took away her toy.
  2. 2. She became meaner and more selfish when she got the promotion.
  3. 3. The meaner the dog acted, the more afraid they were.
  4. 4. He was meaner to his sister than to his brother.
  5. 5. The meaner the boss got, the less people wanted to work for him.

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