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
  • Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 due to left knee pain and a sore right biceps.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Prechtel gets run With Stokes out with a concussion and smallball five Salaun dealing with a sore knee, the Valkyries’ center rotation underwent a major overhaul.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sore
Adjective
  • Unauthorized sequels reveal the extremes of why people make movies in the first place, from purely cynical money grabs to pure — even naive — devotion to characters and their world.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an irritable, cynical weatherman sent to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to report a story about the town’s quaint groundhog ceremony.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of cynical
Adjective
  • Moscow hopes to sap Ukraine’s will to fight by denying civilians light, heating and running water during the bitter winter months.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If his mayoral administration continues to elevate emotions over facts, New York is in for a bitter four years.
    — Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 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
  • 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
  • To workers, even the factory buildings themselves came to feel doomed, with acrid smoke hanging in 100-degree heat over foundations seemingly sinking into the earth.
    — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 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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