Crossword Genius

Miserable meeting first vicious man (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sadist

'vicious man' is the definition.
(someone who enjoys inflicting pain)

'miserable meeting first' is the wordplay.
'miserable' becomes 'sad' (similar in meaning).
'meeting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'first' becomes 'ist'.
'sad'+'ist'='SADIST'

(Other definitions for sadist that I've seen before include "Savage'!?" , "One enjoying inflicting pain" , "Person who likes to inflict pain" , "One gaining pleasure from inflicting pain on another" , "Someone who finds pleasure in hurting others" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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