Meaning of mean streak | Babel Free
Definitions
A defect in character characterized by persistent nastiness, viciousness, or malevolence.
Examples
“"He's worse than mischievous," Mr. Lane assured her sourly. "There's a mean⟳ streak in that family."”
“The film's considerable taste⟳ for graphic, noisy violence becomes clear during this tumultuous opening. So does its mean⟳ streak, as the Colonel delivers outrageous insults to one and all.”
“England’s combative coach . . . wants aggression, a touch⟳ of the outlaw, a mean⟳ streak.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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