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belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank<Alexander Hamilton seems to have had feelings of inferiority because of his mean origins>— see ignoble 1
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giving or sharing as little as possible<a mean child who hoarded all her toys>— see stingy 1
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having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it<a mean, embittered old woman who wanted company for her misery>— see hateful
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not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency<a mean trick to play on a trusting person>— see ignoble 2
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of little or less value or merit<it's no mean feat to memorize that long poem>— see inferior 2
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of the very best kind<Iʼm a mean dancer, so you could do worse than go to the prom with me>— see excellent
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showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect<a mean little car that was almost 20 years old>— see shabby 1
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