Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mean-streak
noun
/miːn striːk/
Definition
A tendency to be mean or cruel to others.
Examples
- Despite his charming personality, he has a mean streak that sometimes surprises his friends.
- Her mean streak came out during the argument, and she said things that were hurtful.
Meaning
A mean streak refers to an underlying nature or trait in a person that leads them to be unkind or harsh towards others, often unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- cruelty
- malice
- meanness
- spite
- vindictiveness
