mean
mean
unkind or cruel
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mean with Russian translation
mean usage examples
Это было злым поступком с его стороны — спрятать её книгу.
It was mean of him to hide her book.
Не будь злым, помоги, если кто‑то потерялся.
Don't be mean; help if someone is lost.
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mean belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mean synonyms
What's the difference between mean / nasty / mean-spirited / evil / cruel / spiteful
unkind or unpleasant in behavior toward others
He's mean to his little sister.
Он злой с младшей сестрой.
He said some really nasty things.
Он сказал действительно злые/противные вещи.
having a cruel or petty nature; intentionally unkind
His mean-spirited jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
Его злонамеренные шутки заставили всех чувствовать себя неуютно.
The dictator was remembered as an evil man.
Диктатор запомнился как злой человек (морально плохой).
deliberately causing pain or suffering; harsher than 'mean'
His punishment was cruel and unnecessary.
Его наказание было жестоким и ненужным.
wanting to hurt or upset someone, often out of revenge or malice
She made a spiteful comment about his work.
Она сделала злобный комментарий о его работе.
intending to cause harm or suffering; legal/technical connotations possible
The message contained malicious lies.
Сообщение содержало злонамеренные ложные сведения.
lacking sympathy or kindness; emotionally cold
His cold-hearted response shocked everyone.
Его бессердечная реакция шокировала всех.
emotionally hardened; showing or having an insensitive disregard for others
Her callous indifference upset the family.
Её бессердечное равнодушие расстроило семью.
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How to pronounce mean and what this word means
mean translation: злой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mean
/miːn/
mean translation
злой
mean examples
It was mean of him to hide her book.
mean transcription
/miːn/, /ˈmiːn/
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mean meaning: what does it mean?
unkind or cruel
mean pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mean is pronounced as /miːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mean definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It was mean of him to hide her book. Translation: Это было злым поступком с его стороны — спрятать её книгу.
Is mean part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, mean (злой) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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