meanness
2
6.7
- noun
- /ˈmiːn.nəs/
:
tacañería
- In fact, Tristan goes on to say directly that the criado is the mirror of the master, thereby highlighting the poverty of Teodoro and the meanness of their master, Diana.
They will reproach prolificate and lavish spenders with meanness and sordidness, being penny pinchers.
- They will reproach prolificate and lavish spenders with meanness and sordidness, being penny pinchers.
Examples
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Not only had he endured, but he was kind and grateful, without any of the meanness of the other boys in school.
Fiction book (1996) -
So we continue stupid social policy based largely on meanness and delusion, rather than addressing problems facing us.
Blog text (25) -
Rebecca blames her meanness on trust issues.
Blog text (20) -
The king was ashamed that he had suspected the lion, a jinn who could make wealth by magic, of meanness.
Fiction book (2002) -
We should never underestimate the heart of the American public, its eventual siding with the underdog, and its unwillingness to tolerate meanness for very long.
Academic text (1995) -
They will reproach prolificate and lavish spenders with meanness and sordidness, being penny pinchers.
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His constant meanness towards his coworkers made the workplace uncomfortable.
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The meanness of the wealthy man was evident when he refused to donate to charity.
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Many people criticized the meanness of the company for cutting employee benefits.
Synonyms
2
9.9
A strong habit of not spending money or using resources
1
6.8
A habit of not wanting to give or spend money
1
8.2
Not wanting to spend money, even on small things you need
Not wanting to spend money or share things
Being unwilling to spend money, even when needed
Not willing to spend money or give things to others
Not wanting to spend money or share with others
Extreme unwillingness to give or spend money
A strong unwillingness to spend money
Not giving money or help when others expect it
Refusal to spend money or share with others
A strong dislike of spending money or using things
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Meanness comes from the old word mean, which once meant 'small' or 'low' in what you give. So, meanness describes someone who keeps money or things back and does not want to share.