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Main Entry: ²mean 

Pronunciation: \ˈmēn\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English mene, from imene common, shared, from Old English gemǣne; akin to Old High Germangimeini common, Latin communis common, munus service, gift, Sanskrit mayate he exchanges

Date: 14th century

1 : lacking distinction or eminence : humble

2 : lacking in mental discrimination : dull

3 a : of poor shabby inferior quality or status  b : worthy of little regard : contemptible —often used in negative constructions as a term of praise 

4 : lacking dignity or honor : base

5 a : penurious, stingy b : characterized by petty selfishness or malice c : causing trouble or bother : vexatious d :excellent, effective  
6 : ashamed 1b

— mean·ness  \ˈmēn-nəs\ noun

synonyms mean, ignoble, abject, sordid mean being below the normal standards of human decency and dignity. mean suggests having such repellent characteristics as small-mindedness, ill temper, or cupidity <mean and petty satire>. ignoble suggests a loss or lack of some essential high quality of mind or spirit ignoble scramble after material possessions>. abject may imply degradation, debasement, or servility <abjectpoverty>. sordid is stronger than all of these in stressing physical or spiritual degradation and abjectness sordid story of murder and revenge>.

Just in case another word is needed at a later date: abhorrent, abominable, anathematic, defamatory, despicable, detestable, execrable, fastuous, flagitious, hateful, heinous, invidious, loathsome, nauseous, objectionable, obnoxious, odious, opprobrious, outrageous, repellant, repugnant, repulsive, vile...

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