Have A Mean Streak

Synonyms of have a mean streak

• be malicious
• be nasty
• be cruel

Antonyms of have a mean streak

• be gentle
• be kind-hearted
• be compassionate

Collocations of have a mean streak

a cruel streak

Frequency: 70 %

She has a mean streak and can sometimes show a cruel side.

a nasty streak

Frequency: 60 %

Watch out for him, he has a mean streak and can be quite nasty at times.

a vicious streak

Frequency: 50 %

His mean streak can turn into a vicious streak when he's provoked.

a dark streak

Frequency: 45 %

Despite his charming demeanor, he has a mean streak with a dark side.

Idiomatic Expressions for have a mean streak

• Phrase: show a mean streak
  Meaning: to display a cruel or unkind side of one's personality
  Usage: He usually acts friendly, but sometimes he shows a mean streak.