meanness
Translation
meanness, unkindness, stinginess
Examples
His meanness was well known.
His meanness was well known.
She was shocked by the meanness of the attack.
She was shocked by the meanness of the attack.
His meanness with money was legendary.
His meanness with money was legendary.
Grammar Patterns
the meanness of ((sb./sth.)) the quality of being unkind or cruel of (sb./sth.) She was shocked by the meanness of the attack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unkindness, cruelty, stinginess; Antonyms: kindness, generosity
Etymology
From the adjective 'mean' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The quality ('-ness') of being 'mean' is 'meanness'. Remember it can refer to both unkindness and being ungenerous.