Pronunciation: /spaɪt/
noun a feeling of resentment or ill will, typically towards someone or something
A1 She did it out of spite.
A2 He acted in spite of his friend's advice.
B1 Their breakup was filled with spite and resentment.
B2 The lawsuit was filed out of spite rather than a legitimate grievance.
C1 The CEO's decision to shut down the company seemed motivated by spite towards his competitors.
C2 Her success was achieved despite the spiteful actions of her colleagues.
verb None
A1 She cleaned the house in spite of feeling tired.
A2 He helped his friend move out of spite for their argument.
B1 The team worked together in spite of their differences.
B2 She completed the project in spite of facing numerous obstacles.
C1 He continued to pursue his dreams in spite of the critics.
C2 The artist created a masterpiece in spite of the lack of recognition.
adjective None
A1 She refused to help him out of spite.
A2 Despite his spiteful remarks, she remained calm.
B1 The decision to cancel the event was made in spite of the hard work put into planning it.
B2 He acted out of spite, trying to sabotage her chances of success.
C1 Her actions were driven by a deep-seated spite towards her former boss.
C2 The lawsuit was filed out of sheer spite, with no real legal basis.
adverb None
A1 She cleaned the house in spite of feeling tired.
A2 He smiled at her in spite of his annoyance.
B1 In spite of the rain, they decided to go for a walk.
B2 She passed the exam in spite of not studying much.
C1 In spite of his injury, he finished the marathon.
C2 The team won the championship in spite of facing tough competition.
pronoun None
A1 She didn't invite me to her party, but I went anyway just to spite her.
A2 Despite his best efforts, he couldn't hide his feelings of spite towards his colleague.
B1 In spite of the bad weather, they decided to go ahead with the outdoor event.
B2 He acted out of spite, trying to sabotage her chances of getting the promotion.
C1 His actions were motivated by spite, as he sought revenge for past grievances.
C2 The decision to cut funding seemed to be made out of pure spite, with no regard for the consequences.
preposition None
A1 She did her homework in spite of feeling tired.
A2 He went to the party in spite of not knowing anyone.
B1 In spite of the rain, they decided to go for a walk in the park.
B2 In spite of his lack of experience, he managed to complete the project successfully.
C1 In spite of the criticism, she remained confident in her abilities.
C2 In spite of the challenges, they persevered and achieved their goals.
conjunction None
A1 She still helped him despite his spiteful behavior.
A2 He refused to apologize, in spite of knowing he was wrong.
B1 In spite of the rain, they decided to go for a hike.
B2 She continued to work hard in spite of facing numerous obstacles.
C1 The team won the championship, in spite of being the underdogs.
C2 In spite of his busy schedule, he always made time for his family.
interjection None
A1 Spite! I can't believe I forgot my lunch at home.
A2 Spite! It started raining just as I left the house.
B1 Spite! I missed the bus by just a few seconds.
B2 Spite! The restaurant was fully booked when we arrived.
C1 Spite! The power went out right in the middle of my presentation.
C2 Spite! I lost my wallet while traveling abroad.
article None
A1 She did her homework despite feeling tired.
A2 He went for a run despite the rainy weather.
B1 In spite of his injuries, he continued to play in the game.
B2 She completed the project in spite of facing numerous obstacles.
C1 He achieved success in spite of the criticism from his peers.
C2 Despite the challenges, she remained determined to reach her goals.
formal She continued to work hard despite the obstacles in her way, refusing to be deterred by spiteful comments.
informal He decided to go to the party just to show his ex-girlfriend he was doing fine, out of spite.
slang I'll post a selfie with my new car just to spite my haters.
figurative The dark clouds loomed over the city, casting a sense of spite upon the bustling streets.
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