spiteful

adj 1: 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" [syn: {despiteful}, {vindictive}]

2: characterized by malice; "a hateful thing to do"; "in a mean

mood"; "told spiteful stories about the fat lady" [syn: {hateful},

{mean}]