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mean-spirited

UK
/ˈmiːnˌspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈminˌspɪrɪtɪd/

Translations

mean-spiritedadjective
more mean-spirited
Comp.
most mean-spirited
Super.
UK
/ˈmiːnˌspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈminˌspɪrɪtɪd/
méchantQui manque de bonté ou se montre cruel envers autrui.
Her mean-spirited remarks made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.
Ses remarques méchantes ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise pendant la réunion.
mesquinQui est inspiré par la petitesse d'esprit, la rancœur ou une méchanceté mesquine.
The memo was a mean-spirited attempt to undermine her credibility.
La note était une tentative mesquine pour nuire à sa crédibilité.
Additional translations
malveillantS'emploie surtout pour des propos, des intentions ou des actions animés de malveillance.
Synonyms
malicious
spiteful
vindictive
cruel
nasty
petty
unkind
malevolent
Antonyms
kind-hearted
generous
benevolent
compassionate

Definitions

mean-spiritedadjective
Having or showing a cruel or unkind nature.
Her mean-spirited remarks made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.
Motivated by or resulting from spite, resentment, or petty malice.
The memo was a mean-spirited attempt to undermine her credibility.
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