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acrimonious

[ ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs ]

adjective

  1. caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.:

    an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.



acrimonious

/ ˌæɪˈəʊɪə /

adjective

  1. characterized by bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈDzԾdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˌˈDzԾdzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ···Ծ·dzܲ· adverb
  • ···Ծ·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲ····Ծ·dzܲ adjective
  • un····Ծ·dzܲ· adverb
  • un····Ծ·dzܲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acrimonious1

From the Medieval Latin word 峦ōԾōܲ, dating back to 1605–15. See acrimony, -ous
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Example Sentences

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In a detailed report, Murphy said the “acrimonious history” between Carson and local prosecutors should have compelled the district attorney’s office to recuse itself.

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But they eventually fell out in a row that became increasingly acrimonious.

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It was something that appealed to Southampton and why they were so determined to take him from the Swans after relegation in 2023, a move that turned acrimonious when Swansea took Martin to court.

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An acrimonious boardroom battle led to Prince Harry, his co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and trustees resigning from their roles after Ms Chandauka had resisted attempts to remove her as chair.

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Democrats, engaged in a sometimes acrimonious debate over strategy and political priorities, would like Florida to get them back in the win column – or at least give them hope of better days to come.

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