mean-spirited — having or showing a cruel or unpleasant nature; spiteful and petty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a cruel or unpleasant nature; spiteful and petty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːn ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The mean-spirited review focused more on insulting the author than critiquing the book.
- Don't be so mean-spirited - she's trying her best to learn Korean!
- His mean-spirited prank involved putting hot sauce in her coffee.
mean-spirited
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmiːn ˈspɪrɪtɪd/]
having or showing a cruel or unpleasant nature; spiteful and petty
💡 Concept
having or showing a cruel or unpleasant nature; spiteful and petty
🎵 Rhyme
This mean-spirited teen's cruelty has been seen!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmiːn ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmiːn ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
🌳Etymology
Rootmean
Suffix-spirited
🎵Rhyme
keenseencleanteen
keen
seen
clean
teen
🔗Collocations
mean-spirited comment
mean-spirited behavior
mean-spirited gossip
mean-spirited joke
mean-spirited criticism
📝Examples
“The mean-spirited review focused more on insulting the author than critiquing the book.”
“Don't be so mean-spirited - she's trying her best to learn Korean!”
😄 Fun example
“His mean-spirited prank involved putting hot sauce in her coffee.”
😄 Fun example
“The mean-spirited teacher enjoyed giving pop quizzes on Mondays.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
spitefulmaliciousvindictivepettynasty
Antonyms
kind-heartedgenerousbenevolent
Related
cruelbitterresentfulhostile
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