Despiteful
Despiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Usage example: despiteful treatment of his poor relations during their visit
Unkindly and despiteful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unkindly" instead an adjective "Despiteful".
Unkindly
Unkindly adjective - Lacking in sympathy and kindness.
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Despiteful and unkindly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despiteful" instead an adjective "Unkindly".
Nearby Word: unkind
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