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poor-spirited


poor–spir·it·ed

adj \-ˈspir-ə-təd\

Definition of POOR-SPIRITED

: lacking zest, confidence, or courage
poor–spir·it·ed·ly adverb
poor–spir·it·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of POOR-SPIRITED

1656

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