'Meanness' definitions:

Definition of 'Meanness'

From: GCIDE
  • Meanness \Mean"ness\, n.
  • 1. The condition, or quality, of being mean; want of excellence; poorness; lowness; baseness; sordidness; stinginess. [1913 Webster]
  • This figure is of a later date, by the meanness of the workmanship. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A mean act; as, to be guilty of meanness. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] meanspirited