Word
meanest
Phoneticsmean·est
US/ˈminəst/
UK/mˈiːnəst/
Definition
adj. the most unpleasant or cruel thing you can say or do. It is a very strong word that people use to describe something that is extremely mean.
adj. the most cruel, unpleasant, or spiteful. Often used to describe the most extreme form of malice or unkindness.
Examples
“He said the meanest things about her when she wasn't looking.”
“The meanest comment in the entire review was that the restaurant was 'too expensive for the quality of the food'.”
“In the heat of the argument, he uttered the meanest words he could think of, leaving his former friend speechless and deeply hurt.”
Examples
simple
“He said the meanest things about her when she wasn't looking.”
contextual
“The meanest comment in the entire review was that the restaurant was 'too expensive for the quality of the food'.”
complex
“In the heat of the argument, he uttered the meanest words he could think of, leaving his former friend speechless and deeply hurt.”
Real-World Examples
“Coventry had the meanest defence in the Championship last season but have been porous since promotion.” “Karen Hills’s side impressed for much of last season, going on a 27-game unbeaten streak and possessing the meanest defence in WSL 2.”