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acrimonious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bitter |
| Derivation | acrimony |
an acrimonious dispute.
Examples of acrimonious
acrimonious
Two former party allies and second-cousins faced off in an acrimonious campaign.
From the bostonherald.com
Instead, the deal sparked an acrimonious legal battle that could last for years.
From the theaustralian.com.au
A bigger concern is how they will get on after a generally acrimonious campaign.
From the economist.com
Such confusion would end with the band's acrimonious breakup, announced in 1970.
From the time.com
I had an acrimonious divorce in 2003, and the children and I had to move a lot.
From the guardian.co.uk
Instead, the acrimonious negotiations have been sad and embarrassing for Favre.
From the freep.com
Ramirez's acrimonious departure from the Red Sox last season was well-documented.
From the dailynews.com
But perhaps they could have brought quicker resolve to the acrimonious dispute.
From the nbr.co.nz
But this magic forest is in the grip of an acrimonious and long-running debate.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Marked by strong resentment or cynicism; "an acrimonious dispute"; "bitter about the divorce"
- (acrimony) bitterness: a rough and bitter manner
- Hatred (or hate) is an intense feeling of dislike. It may occur in a wide variety of contexts, from hatred of inanimate objects or animals, to hatred of oneself or other people, entire groups of people, people in general, existence, or everything. ...
- Acrimony was a Welsh stoner metal band who were active during the 1990s. Releasing their debut album in 1994, they are regarded as the pioneers of stoner metal in the United Kingdom, and an important influence upon the scene. ...
- Of or pertaining to acrimony, words, arguments, quarrels: bitter; mean-spirited; sharp in language or tone
- (acrimoniously) In an acrimonious manner; with acrimony
- (acrimoniousness) The quality of being resentful or cynical
- (acrimony) (n.) bitterness, discord (Though they vowed that no girl would ever come between them, Biff and Trevor could not keep acrimony from overwhelming their friendship after they both fell in love with the lovely Teresa.)
- (adj) - bitter, sharp, severe; looking to argue acrimony (n)
