meanspirited

Describes a person or action that is petty, unkind, or lacking in generosity of spirit.

ruОписывает человека или поступок, который является мелочным, недобрым или лишённым великодушия.esDescribe a una persona o acción que es mezquina, poco amable o carente de generosidad; también puede implicar maldad o bajeza moral.frDécrit une personne ou une action qui est mesquine, peu généreuse, malveillante ou dépourvue de noblesse d'esprit.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die kleinlich, gehässig oder ohne Großmut ist; oft auch boshaft oder niederträchtig.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou ato mesquinho, maldoso ou sem generosidade; alguém que age com pequenez de espírito e falta de bondade.zh形容人气量狭小、心地不善良、缺乏宽宏大量。也指行为卑劣、卑鄙或小气。arيصف شخصًا أو تصرفًا يتصف بالدناءة أو الخسة أو ضيق النفس وقلة الكرم، مع عدم وجود النبل وسعة الصدر.

1. Lacking generosity C1 formal

   Not generous or forgiving; small-minded or petty in attitude.

   • His meanspirited refusal to help the needy was widely criticized.
   • She made a meanspirited comment about his efforts.
   • The meanspirited policy ignored the struggles of the poor.

   ruМелкийesMezquinofrmesquindeKleinlichptMesquinhozh心胸狭窄arدنيء الطبع

   Synonyme: cheapclosefistedmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingpettysmall-mindedstingytightfisteduncharitableungenerous

   Antonyme: bountifulcharitablegenerouskindliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhanded

2. Ignoble or dishonorable C1 formal

   Showing a lack of honor, morality, or decency; base in character.

   • The meanspirited act of cheating the elderly out of their savings was condemned.
   • He was known for his meanspirited and cruel behavior.
   • A meanspirited person would never admit their mistakes.

   ruПодлыйesVil o deshonrosofrIgnoble ou déshonorantdeNiederträchtigptMesquinhozh卑鄙arدنيء

   Synonyme: basecontemptibledespicabledishonorableignoblelowsordidvile

   Antonyme: generoushigh-mindedhonorablemagnanimousnobleprincely

• more meanspirited comparative form
• most meanspirited superlative form