English · Emotions & Feelings
spiteful
ˈspaɪtfəl
[ˈspaɪtfəl]
wanting to hurt others
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Showing a desire to harm or annoy others out of ill will.
Example
He made spiteful remarks about his rival.
He made spiteful remarks about his rival.
Etymology
From 'spite', a shortening of 'despite', from Latin 'despicere' meaning 'to look down on'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes malicious, ill-willed behaviour.