好词典
meanness
UK //ˈmiːnnəs//US //ˈmiːnnəs//
词源
源自中古英语 'menenesse'，与形容词 'mean'（吝啬的、刻薄的）相关，最终源于古英语 'gemǣne'（共同的、普通的）。
noun
❶ 指一个人表现出的吝啬、小气或不愿意分享的品质，常表现为不愿意花钱或帮助他人。
“His meanness was evident when he refused to lend his friend even a small amount of money.”
（当他拒绝借给朋友哪怕一小笔钱时，他的吝啬显而易见。）
“She was known for her meanness, always finding ways to avoid paying her share.”
（她以吝啬闻名，总是想办法逃避支付自己那份。）
❶ 指一个人表现出的刻薄、恶意或不友善的行为，常表现为故意伤害他人或言语攻击。
“The meanness in his words hurt her deeply.”
（他话语中的刻薄深深伤害了她。）
“Bullying is often a display of meanness and insecurity.”
（霸凌通常是刻薄和不安全感的表现。）
同义词:stinginess, malice, cruelty, spite, unkindness
常见短语
out of meanness — 出于恶意或刻薄，形容某人故意做出伤害他人的行为。
“He spread rumors about her out of pure meanness.”
（他纯粹出于恶意散布关于她的谣言。）