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Discover LudwigThe word 'mean-spirited' is correct and usable in written English
It means having a vicious attitude or outlook, often in a way that is unfairly critical and unkind. For example, "His mean-spirited comments about his colleague's work were unprofessional and unacceptable."
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mean-spirited
adjective
Having a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition.
Exact(55)
It's not mean-spirited.
Something very mean-spirited".
It was mean-spirited".
That would be mean-spirited.
Was being mean-spirited?
It might sound mean-spirited".
But it's not mean-spirited.
Similar(4)
Mean spirited.
Then it got mean spirited and awkward.
The more mean spirited, the more celebrated.
Avoid being mean spirited about Santa.
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