It seems ungenerous to end this review of a splendid work of scholarship on a critical note. A meanspirited man unwilling to forgive.
source: WordNet 3.0
Of a mean spirit; base; groveling.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
That liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble. Taking a mean advantage. Chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort. Something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics.
