Likable
Likable adjective - Easy to like; agreeable.
Mean
Mean adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.
Both words in one sentence
- Astrid of Atelier is the Arland Trilogy's resident jerkass, pulling all kinds of mean pranks, intimidating the other cast members (most of which are pretty nice, friendly, likable people), and generally kicking the dog.
Source: Karma Houdini / Video Games - Season 5 ("Thailand") seems to be considered by most fans to be the worst season, an opinion also shared by host Jeff Probst, who referred to it as "mean-spirited" and "ugly" and called the final four contestants of the season the least likable ever.
Source: Seasonal Rot / Live-Action TV
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