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- [meen-spir-i-tid]
- /ˈminˈspɪr ɪ tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meen-spir-i-tid]
- /ˈminˈspɪr ɪ tɪd/
Definitions of meanspirited word
- adjective meanspirited petty; small-minded; ungenerous: a meanspirited man, unwilling to forgive. 1
- noun meanspirited Alternative spelling of mean-spirited. 1
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Origin of meanspirited
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; mean2 + spirited
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Parts of speech for Meanspirited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
meanspirited popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
meanspirited usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meanspirited
adj meanspirited
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- servile — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
Antonyms for meanspirited
adj meanspirited
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- heroic — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
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