Spiteful, malicious, or full of hatred toward someone.
From dis- (utterly, thoroughly) + piteous (pitiable, wretched), influenced by the noun 'spite.' An archaic term combining Middle English elements meaning 'lacking pity' and suggesting active malice.
This delightfully old-fashioned word shows how English once used 'piteous' not just for sad things but to describe shameful behavior—it's related to our word 'despicable,' and hearing it used today feels refreshingly Shakespearean.
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