poor-spirited
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of poor-spirited
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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He had never boasted to others of the lady's favour; but he knew that she liked him, and he had told himself that he would be poor-spirited if he abandoned her.
From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony
The most poor-spirited governess expects to keep her pupils in their classroom during school hours, even though she may not be able to exercise control over them while they are there.
From A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story by Brazil, Angela
“Oh, sir, 'tis of no use; I should be a ruined man,” cried the poor-spirited creature, almost snivelling.
From The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec by McIlwraith, Jean Newton
It will make her a tyrant and you a poor-spirited creature of no account in the world.
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
He had been treated as a poor-spirited young gentleman because he had not run away already.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
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