mean-spirited

Example Sentences

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She also denied online rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, calling them "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Now he’s posting a social media message to the European team apologizing for the “rude and mean-spirited behavior” at the Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Divorce makes for good drama in any era, but vintage society’s unspoken rules about shunning divorced women seem simultaneously silly, bizarre and mean-spirited.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2025

Decorum is no longer required, and mean-spirited name-calling is no longer discouraged.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

Still, I was up for it and this horse wasn’t so big and didn’t seem too mean-spirited to me.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson