Meanspirited (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking in magnanimity; "it seems ungenerous to end this review of a splendid work of scholarship on a critical note"- Times Litt. Sup.; "a meanspirited man unwilling to forgive".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's meanspirited response to her opponent's criticism shocked the audience.
- Throughout her life, she had been surrounded by meanspirited relatives who resented her success.
- Her meanspirited behavior towards her subordinate was widely criticized by colleagues.
- The company's decision to cut off benefits for laid-off employees was seen as meanspirited by many.
- His meanspirited refusal to donate to charity despite his wealth raised questions about his character.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality; "that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble"- Edmund Burke; "taking a mean advantage"; "chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort"- Shakespeare; "something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's attack on her opponent was widely criticized for being meanspirited and personal.
- Her decision to sabotage her coworker's project was seen by many as a meanspirited move.
- Taking advantage of his friend's kindness for so long was a meanspirited thing to do.
- The decision to evict the vulnerable family during a pandemic was met with outrage, with many labeling it meanspirited.
- Refusing to apologize or offer any kind of compensation was just another example of his meanspirited nature.