Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
just-mean
Adjective
/ˈdʒʌst miːn/
Definition
The term ‘just-mean’ typically refers to a person or action that is considered adequately mean or unkind, often in a measured or limited way.
Examples
- His just-mean comments left everyone feeling uneasy.
- She was just-mean enough to make her point without being overly cruel.
Meaning
In colloquial usage, it implies a balance between being fair or reasonable and being cruel or harsh.
Synonyms
- Moderately unkind
- Fairly harsh
- Reasonably mean
