despiteful

adjective

de·​spite·​ful di-ˈspīt-fəl 

: expressing malice or hate

despitefully

di-ˈspīt-fə-lē 

adverb

despitefulness noun

Synonyms

• bad [slang]
• bitchy
• catty
• cruel
• hateful
• malevolent
• malicious
• malign
• malignant
• mean
• nasty
• spiteful
• vicious
• virulent

Examples of despiteful in a Sentence

despiteful treatment of his poor relations during their visit

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

despiteful

adjective

de·​spite·​ful di-ˈspīt-fəl 

: expressing hate or the wish to harm

despitefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

despitefulness noun