mean-spirited


mean–spir·it·ed

adj \ˈmēn-ˈspir-ə-təd, ˌmēn-\

Definition of MEAN-SPIRITED

: exhibiting or characterized by meanness of spirit
mean–spir·it·ed·ness \-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of MEAN-SPIRITED

1694

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