despiteful

de·spite·ful

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-spahyt-fuh l]
- /dɪˈspaɪt fəl/
- /dɪ.ˈspaɪt.fəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-spahyt-fuh l]
- /dɪˈspaɪt fəl/

Definitions of despiteful word

adjective despiteful spiteful; malicious 3
adjective despiteful malicious; spiteful. 1
adjective despiteful Obsolete. contemptuous; insolent. 1
noun despiteful Full of despite. 1
adjective despiteful Expressing malice or contemptuous hate. 0

See all 5 definitions of despiteful

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Origin of despiteful

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English. See despite, -ful

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Parts of speech for Despiteful

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Despiteful

despiteful popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

despiteful usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for despiteful

adj despiteful

disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
hateful — arousing hate or deserving to be hated: the hateful oppression of dictators.
malevolent — wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
malign — to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.
malignant — disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred.

adjective despiteful

malicious — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.

All 13 Synonyms of despiteful