'mean-spirited' definitions:

Definition of 'mean-spirited'

From: GCIDE
  • meanspirited \mean"spir`it*ed\, mean-spirited \mean"-spir`it*ed\, a.
  • 1. Of a mean spirit; petty; small-minded; base; groveling; -- of people. -- {Mean"-spir`it*ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Done for malevolent reasons; -- of deeds and actions.
  • Syn: base, contemptible, currish, mean, meanspirited, scurvy. [WordNet 1.5]