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meanness Antonyms

Opposite of meanness

Because the opposite of meanness shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being unkind, spiteful, or malicious toward others; an act of petty cruelty.

Usage Example

"There was a streak of petty kindness in the way he criticized the junior staff."

Strongest
kindness
benevolence
warmth
compassion
goodwill
Strong
gentleness

• noun (Context 2)

Unwillingness to give or share things, especially money; extreme stinginess.

Usage Example

"His legendary generosity kept him from ever tipping the restaurant staff."

Strongest
generosity
munificence
liberality
largesse
Strong
charity

• noun (Context 3)

The state of being shabby, poor in quality, or low in social status; baseness or inferiority.

Usage Example

"The novel vividly depicts the physical nobility of the overcrowded tenement buildings."

Strongest
nobility
grandeur
splendor
Strong
opulence

Similar words to meanness

Words similar to meanness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stinginess
unkindness
miserliness
parsimony
spitefulness
shabbiness
malice
tightfistedness
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• Nearby Words

meaninglessly
meaninglessness
meanly
meanness
means
meanspiritedness
meanwhile

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Meanness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/meanness
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