spitefully

• Advérbio que significa de maneira que demonstra desejo de magoar, irritar ou ofender alguém por mesquinhez ou ressentimento. Descreve ações ou palavras ditadas por má vontade ou rancor guardado.

An adverb meaning "in a manner showing a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone out of petty malice or resentment." It describes actions or words driven by ill will or a grudge.

1. With malicious intentB2formal

   In a way that shows a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

   Com maldade

   • She spitefully refused to help him with the project.
   • He spitefully spread rumors about his rival.
   • The child spitefully broke the toy after being told no.

   Sinônimosbitterlyhostilelymalevolentlymaliciouslynastilyresentfullyvenomouslyvindictively

   Antônimosbenevolentlybenignlykindly

2. Out of resentmentB2formal

   Acting in a manner driven by bitterness or resentment.

   Por ressentimento

   • They spitefully ignored her invitation to the party.
   • He spitefully deleted the files from the shared drive.
   • She spitefully laughed at his misfortune.

   Sinônimosbitterlydespitefullymalevolentlymaliciouslyresentfullyvenomouslyvindictively

   Antônimosbenevolentlycharitablygenerouslykindly