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mean⋅ness

[meen-nis]
–noun
1. the state or quality of being mean.
2. a mean act: to answer meannesses with forgiveness.

Origin:
1550–60; mean 2 + -ness
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mean·ness   (mēn'nĭs)   
n.  
  1. The state of being inferior in quality, character, or value; commonness.

  2. The quality or state of being selfish or stingy.

  3. A spiteful or malicious act.

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