SINCE 1828
poor-spirited
adjective
poor-spir·it·ed
| \ ˈpu̇r-ˈspir-ə-təd
, ˈpȯr-\
, ˈpȯr-\
Definition of poor-spirited
: lacking zest, confidence, or courage
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