meanspirited

• Décrit une personne ou une action qui est mesquine, peu généreuse, malveillante ou dépourvue de noblesse d'esprit.

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.

   mesquin

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapclosefistedmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingpettysmall-mindedstingytightfisteduncharitableungenerous

   Antonymesbountifulcharitablegenerouskindliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhanded

2. Ignoble or dishonorableC1formal

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

   Ignoble ou déshonorant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbasecontemptibledespicabledishonorableignoblelowsordidvile

   Antonymesgeneroushigh-mindedhonorablemagnanimousnobleprincely