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acrimonious
[ ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs ]
adjective
- caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.:
an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
acrimonious
/ ˌæɪˈəʊɪə /
adjective
- characterized by bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc
Derived Forms
- ˌˈDzԾdzܲԱ, noun
- ˌˈDzԾdzܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ···Ծ·dzܲ· adverb
- ···Ծ·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲ····Ծ·dzܲ adjective
- un····Ծ·dzܲ· adverb
- un····Ծ·dzܲ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of acrimonious1
Example Sentences
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.
But they eventually fell out in a row that became increasingly acrimonious.
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.
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.
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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