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despiteful

adjective

Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
L
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

    “A despiteful fiend”

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A despiteful fiend
A truly spiteful child
A vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment

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