poor-spirited

adjective poor-spir·it·ed \ ˈpu̇r-ˈspir-ə-təd , ˈpȯr- \

Definition of poor-spirited

: lacking zest, confidence, or courage

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poor-spiritedly

adverb

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poor-spiritedness

noun

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