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spiteful in German

spiteful in German is boshaft, gehässig — spiteful means full of spite; deliberately unkind or vindictive.

spiteful in German

boshaft
adj
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
gehässig
adj
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.

What does "spiteful" mean?

  1. adjective Full of spite; deliberately unkind or vindictive.
    "She made a spiteful comment about his new haircut."
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spiteful in a sentence

  • She made a spiteful comment about his new haircut.
  • He's not usually spiteful, but the divorce brought out his worst side.

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What is "spiteful" in German?
"spiteful" in German is boshaft, gehässig. spiteful means: Full of spite; deliberately unkind or vindictive.
How do you use "spiteful" in a sentence?
Example: "She made a spiteful comment about his new haircut." In German, "spiteful" is boshaft, gehässig.
Are there other ways to say "spiteful" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "spiteful": boshaft, gehässig.
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