spitefulness
/ˈspaɪtfəlnəs/
noun
- The quality or behavior of being mean or cruel on purpose, usually because of anger or resentment.
- He regretted his spitefulness after he calmed down and realized he had hurt his friend for no reason.
- The review was full of spitefulness, attacking the author personally rather than the book.
- Her spitefulness toward her classmates made everyone avoid her.
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