mean-spirited

UK
/ˈmiːnˌspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈminˌspɪrɪtɪd/

Translations

mean-spiritedadjective
more mean-spirited
Comp.
most mean-spirited
Super.
UK
/ˈmiːnˌspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈminˌspɪrɪtɪd/
He made a mean-spirited comment about her dress.
Он сделал злобный комментарий о её платье.

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.