Pronunciation: /hæv ə miːn striːk/
noun streak
A1 My cat has a mean streak when it comes to stealing food from the kitchen.
A2 The boss has a mean streak and often criticizes employees for no reason.
B1 She seems nice, but she actually has a mean streak and can be quite cruel at times.
B2 His competitiveness can be seen as having a mean streak, as he always wants to win at any cost.
C1 The politician's reputation for having a mean streak has caused controversy in the media.
C2 Despite his friendly demeanor, he is known to have a mean streak when it comes to business negotiations.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 My cat has a mean streak when she doesn't get her favorite treats.
A2 The new student in class seems to have a mean streak and likes to pick on others.
B1 The boss has a mean streak and can be quite harsh with criticism.
B2 It's important to address any employees who have a mean streak towards their colleagues.
C1 The politician was known to have a mean streak and would attack opponents with personal insults.
C2 The celebrity's reputation suffered when it was revealed she had a mean streak and mistreated her staff.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 My cat may look cute, but she has a mean streak when she doesn't get her way.
A2 The new student seemed friendly at first, but I soon realized he had a mean streak.
B1 I didn't expect my boss to have a mean streak, but he can be quite harsh when he's under pressure.
B2 Despite his charming demeanor, the politician was known to have a mean streak when dealing with opponents.
C1 The famous actor was loved by many, but his coworkers knew he had a mean streak that could come out unexpectedly.
C2 Although she was adored by fans, the singer had a mean streak that was revealed in her interactions with staff.
article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 My cat can be sweet, but she also has a mean streak.
A2 I didn't know he had a mean streak until he started teasing the other kids.
B1 She seems nice, but be careful, she can have a mean streak sometimes.
B2 I never realized my boss had a mean streak until he started yelling at us during the meeting.
C1 Despite his charming exterior, he has a mean streak that can surface unexpectedly.
C2 The politician was known for his charisma, but behind closed doors, he had a mean streak that few were aware of.
formal It has been observed that some individuals have a mean streak when it comes to dealing with others in the workplace.
informal I've noticed that Tom can have a mean streak sometimes, especially when he's stressed out.
slang Watch out for Sarah, she can really show her mean streak when she's in a bad mood.
figurative Despite his charming exterior, deep down he has a mean streak that can come out unexpectedly.
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