vindictive — having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
Korean meaning: 복수심에 불타는, 보복적인
Korean pronunciation: 빈**딕**티브
Example Sentences
- My vindictive neighbor keeps reporting my dog for barking at 3 PM
- The vindictive ex-employee leaked company secrets to competitors
- She wrote a vindictive review because the restaurant ran out of her favorite dessert
vindictive
ADJECTIVE//vɪnˈdɪktɪv//
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
He lost the case — and her vindictive smile said she never wanted justice, just this.
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Origin
From Latin 'vindicta' meaning revenge or vengeance, combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. The Latin root is related to 'vindicare' meaning to claim or avenge.
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“My vindictive neighbor keeps reporting my dog for barking at 3 PM”
“The vindictive ex-employee leaked company secrets to competitors”
“She wrote a vindictive review because the restaurant ran out of her favorite dessert”
“His vindictive remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable”
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