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MEANSPIRITED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking in magnanimity

Example:

a meanspirited man unwilling to forgive

Synonyms:

meanspirited; ungenerous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

stingy; ungenerous (unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

Example:

something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics

Synonyms:

base; mean; meanspirited

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ignoble (completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose)

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