acrimonious

adjective

ˌa-krə-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce acrimonious (audio)
Definition of acrimoniousnext
as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment an acrimonious parting between the two former friends

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Recent Examples of acrimonious Ariana Grande’s art is in acrimonious conversation with its spectators. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 His appointment, confirmed by Malago at a meeting of the FIGC board today (Tuesday), comes after an acrimonious 72 hours in Italian football. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Almost 50 years after their acrimonious split, the two organizations giving away Emmys may become one again. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 July 2026 But behind the scenes, their departments engaged in sometimes acrimonious battle, and Overton was in the center, mediating the back-and-forth. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrimonious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimonious
  1. angry
  2. rancorous
  3. sore
  4. cynical
  5. bitter
  6. embittered
  7. acrid
  8. resentful
Adjective
  • Perhaps the Giants believe pitching angry benefits Houser, too.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Occupants of a residence on the 1400 block of 104th Avenue were angry at the auto body shop for parking lots of cars outside, loud noises and excessive garbage.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of angry
Adjective
  • Simmering in the background is a rancorous debate on whether to restrict Chinese AI models.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of rancorous
Adjective
  • But bring up the sore subject, and his eyes narrow, the jaw squares.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone is banged up at this point in the season, particularly Willson Contreras, who’s been battling a sore hamstring but trying to stay on the field.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sore
Adjective
  • One big call was to yellow card Marco van Staden for cynical play on his tryline, superseding a high tackle by New Zealand captain Ardie Savea on Wiese.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The cynical reality is that Republicans don’t even need to turn down tech company donations to campaign on their newly pragmatic identities.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cynical
Adjective
  • Thin-shelled yet not overly delicate, stuffed with amarena cherry-scented light ricotta bookended by bitter dark chocolate chips.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Chef David Tanis’ recipe for Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad With Bitter Lettuces has a nice combination of sweet and bitter.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of bitter
Adjective
  • The specifics are needed, as Baldwin’s words bring bracing, embittered context to the film’s lustrous European tour.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of embittered
Adjective
  • Finding places to play Eight miles from central Nairobi, the air over the Dandora landfill is gauzy with the acrid, chemical smoke of burning garbage.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine the ripe smell of swamp-wet dogs, the acrid stench of overheated, enraged bear, the slippery warm blood of pack members already lost; the simply insufferable noise and confusion in that dank little hole.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of acrid
Adjective
  • Thus, our heroes must peel themselves off from the couch and go on the run with their resentful felines Dio and GG bouncing along in backpacks.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Compromising works in your favor today, so no reason to be resentful.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of resentful

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