Associations to the word «Spiteful»

Wiktionary

SPITEFUL, adjective. Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious

Dictionary definition

SPITEFUL, adjective. Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child"; "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn