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
The siblings have had a famously acrimonious relationship since their band dramatically split in 2009.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Anger over the economic impact of tariffs, the president's new tax and spending law and cuts to the federal workforce has prompted a series of acrimonious town halls across the country.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The status update was the first filing by either party since one of the most successful pop duos of all time burst into the headlines in 2023 with their acrimonious split.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
The former couple's acrimonious split played out in the public eye before it was finalized in March 2022.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Anger over the economic impact of tariffs, the president's new tax and spending law and cuts to the federal workforce has prompted a series of acrimonious town halls across the country.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The status update was the first filing by either party since one of the most successful pop duos of all time burst into the headlines in 2023 with their acrimonious split.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
The former couple's acrimonious split played out in the public eye before it was finalized in March 2022.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimonious
Adjective
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One unbearable sequence has Chiang coming back angry in the middle of the day and suddenly raping Chuan in their bedroom.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In late July, centrist independent US Senator Angus King released a startlingly angry statement.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the film could have used more of the rancorous triangle formed by Enrichetta, her mother and Duse’s monastically devoted and territorial Austrian assistant, Desiree (Fanni Wrochna).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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McNamara and Roach have done away with that framing device, replacing DeVito’s divorce attorney with a rancorous couples therapy session.—
Katie Walsh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The federal rollback has disproportionately impacted states like Virginia and Maryland, which are so close to Washington, and have become a sore point for Republicans as voters react negatively to the hiring reductions.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nicole Kidman adds just the right amount of menace as a villainous taxidermist, but the heart of the movie lies in its celebration of kindness, decency and family—values that feel refreshingly radical in our cynical times.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Creative differences led to a bitter falling out between Davies and Hodgson, who left the band in 1983.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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But to have the season’s only returning houseguest exit on a twist like this, and not even from gameplay, social standing or an eviction vote leaves a bitter taste in my mouth, to say the least.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 2022 bare-knuckle holiday sensation Violent Night followed an embittered Santa, armed with lethal combat skills, who takes out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The scent of the earth was pungent and overpowered the acrid smell of the gunpowder, which dissipated into the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
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Authorities clad in military-style helmets and uniforms faced off with the demonstrators, and people ultimately retreated amid acrid green-and-white billowing smoke.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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For Epictetus, gratitude is a way to avoid being resentful and bitter.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
25 Aug. 2025
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Despite Creedence’s enormous global success, tensions began to simmer as the other members grew resentful of Fogerty’s outsized role in their achievements.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Acrimonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimonious. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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