a. | 1. | Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious; |
Adj. | 1. | spiteful - 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" Synonyms: despiteful, vindictive |