as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
an acrimonious parting between the two former friends
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as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality
acrimoniousness lay beneath his words, which on their face seemed harmless enough
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Recent Examples of acrimonious
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The siblings have had a famously acrimonious relationship since their band dramatically split in 2009.
—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
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Adjective
Grimsby’s fortunes have been revived since a takeover led by local businessmen Jason Stockwood and Andrew Pettit ended an acrimonious spell under former owner John Fenty in 2021.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The siblings have had a famously acrimonious relationship since their band dramatically split in 2009.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimonious
Adjective
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Anyone proposing to offer a master class on changing the world for the better, without becoming negative, cynical, angry or narrow-minded in the process, could model their advice on the life and work of pioneering animal behavior scholar Jane Goodall.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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An angry cowboy named Jake once slammed a guest’s door and locked it.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many team officials have voiced worry that the next labor stoppage could take longer and become more rancorous.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The conversations were spirited and robust but hardly rancorous.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Delicious and full of flavor, the roast contains brown sugar that balances out the bitterness of the beer, while vinegar adds a hint of brightness.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Additions like maple and honey round out the bitterness and tartness, creating balanced cocktails with depth and finesse.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The punt return unit has been a sore spot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Fiskars Four-Claw Weed Puller Tool is a great option for removing stubborn dandelions and thistle without leaving you with sore knees or an achy back afterward.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The director plays up the humor a lot more than Westlake’s callously cynical prose, for better or worse.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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When the fortune teller’s predictions start to materialize, once cynical Gemma is ready to take a leap of faith.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most disease problems can be avoided through proper plant care including proper fertilization, adequate soil drainage, and maintaining appropriate soil acidity.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stonestreet Estate has Chardonnay planted within this cooler area, where the fog limits sunlight and helps to maintain acidity, while the Cabernet Sauvignon that is planted on higher slopes receives three to four more hours of sunlight a day that help bring the grapes to full ripeness.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Acrimonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimonious. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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