mean–spirited

adjective mean–spir·it·ed \ˈmēn-ˈspir-ə-təd, ˌmēn-\

: feeling or showing a cruel desire to cause harm or pain

Full Definition of MEAN-SPIRITED

: exhibiting or characterized by meanness of spirit

— mean–spir·it·ed·ness \-nəs\ noun

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