Spite example sentences

Related (15): malice, grudge, animosity, resentment, venom, pettiness, vindictiveness, ill-will, bile, animus, antagonism, rancor, enmity, hatred, bitterness.

"Spite" Example Sentences


1. She did it in spite of everyone telling her not to.
2. He achieved his goal in spite of the many obstacles.
3. In spite of his bad grades, the teacher had hope that he would improve.
4. In spite of the storm, they carried on with the hike.
5. She went on vacation in spite of being ill.
6. They finished the project in spite of their disagreements.
7. He persisted in spite of the hardship.
8. She carried on sewing in spite of having a broken finger.
9. I visited him every day in spite of his rude behavior.
10. In spite of his handicap, he excelled at sports.
11. She did it out of spite for her ex-husband.
12. He spoke rudely to me out of spite.
13. They damaged the property out of spite.
14. She spread rumors about her just out of spite.
15. He chose to do it because he wanted to spite his boss.
16. Her only reason for refusing was to spite me.
17. She acted out of sheer spite and pettiness.
18. In spite of all her disadvantages, she succeeded.
19. In spite of his youth, he had wisdom beyond his years.
20. They persevered in spite of the obstacles.
21. He achieved his goal in spite of everyone's doubts.
22. In spite of her frail health, she showed great courage.
23. In spite of being poor, they lived happily.
24. They decided to continue in spite of the threats.
25. He accused me in spite and malice.
26. They voted against it out of sheer spite.
27. She tried to spite me by taking the job I wanted.
28. She spitefully spread rumors about her former friend.
29. He threw the food away out of spite when he didn't get his way.
30. In spite of the challenges, she never lost hope.
31. He left his job out of spite when they refused to promote him.
32. They chose to take the harder path in spite of the easier one.
33. They did something kind for her in spite of how she had treated them.
34. In spite of all obstacles, they kept going.
35. In spite of his health problems, he maintained a positive attitude.
36. They went through with the plan in spite of reservations.
37. She smiled sweetly at her former friend out of pure spite.
38. In spite of the ridicule, he pursued his dream.
39. They remained friends in spite of their differences.
40. In spite of limited resources, they taught themselves.
41. He went out of his way to spite his boss.
42. He insulted me out of sheer spite and jealousy.
43. In spite of little sleep, she completed her work.
44. She carried on with her work in spite of being sick.
45. They did it out of sheer spite and devilment.
46. In spite of temptation, she remained loyal.
47. In spite of his rivals mocking him, he succeeded.
48. They kept going in spite of exhausting conditions.
49. In spite of what people said, she believed in him.
50. In spite of his critics, he produced excellent work.
51. In spite of her tears, she managed a smile.
52. She did it to spite her former friend.
53. They remained together in spite of all adversity.
54. In spite of his doubts, he took a chance.
55. He acted out of pure spite and jealousy.
56. In spite of little sleep, he continued working.
57. In spite of his fears, he faced the challenge.
58. They ruined everything out of sheer spite and petty vengeance.
59. In spite of the difficulties, they remained hopeful.
60. In spite of injury, he carried on playing.

Common Phases


1. In spite of (meaning regardless of or despite)
Example: In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.
2. Out of spite (meaning because of anger or resentment)
Example: She did it out of spite to upset him.
3. In sheer/pure spite (meaning just to cause harm from resentment)
Example: He insulted her in pure spite.
4. By spite (meaning to harm or annoy from resentment)
Example: They ruined the project by spite.
5. Because of spite (meaning motivated by resentment or ill will)
Example: He made that decision because of spite.
6. Act out of spite (meaning to act badly based on resentment)
Example: Don't act out of spite, be the better person.
7. In spite of all
Example: In spite of all her worries, she went through with it.
8. In spite of his/her/their + 'ing' (followed by a verb in the '-ing' form)
Example: In spite of his protesting, she carried on with the plan.
9. Do something to spite someone
Example: He said that just to spite her.
10. To spite someone (meaning to annoy or harm from resentment)
Example: She did it all to spite him.

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