meanspirited

• Describe a una persona o acción que es mezquina, poco amable o carente de generosidad; también puede implicar maldad o bajeza moral.

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

1. Lacking generosityC1formal

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

   Mezquino

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscheapclosefistedmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingpettysmall-mindedstingytightfisteduncharitableungenerous

   Antónimosbountifulcharitablegenerouskindliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhanded

2. Ignoble or dishonorableC1formal

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

   Vil o deshonroso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbasecontemptibledespicabledishonorableignoblelowsordidvile

   Antónimosgeneroushigh-mindedhonorablemagnanimousnobleprincely