Spitefulness Definition & Meaning

spitefulness
noun
  1. feeling a need to see others suffer
  2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

"Spitefulness" in song lyrics

See how spitefulness is used in real songs:

  • "I turned my back with the anti-climatic spitefulness"
    Brother Ali — Win Some Lose Some

Usage tips for "spitefulness"

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