poor-spir·it·ed
| \ ˈpu̇r-ˈspir-ə-təd
, ˈpȯr- \
, ˈpȯr- \
Definition of poor-spirited
: lacking zest, confidence, or courage
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“Poor-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poor-spirited. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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