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despiteous


de·spit·eous

adj \di-ˈspi-tē-əs\

Definition of DESPITEOUS

archaic
: feeling or showing despite : malicious
— de·spit·eous·ly adverb, archaic

First Known Use of DESPITEOUS

14th century

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