Acrimonious
adjective
Bitter or angry in tone or behavior.
The acrimonious dispute between the two neighbors led to a court case.
Often appears as...
- acrimonious dispute
- acrimonious breakup
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Disapproving
adjective
Bitter or angry in tone or behavior.
The acrimonious dispute between the two neighbors led to a court case.
Often appears as...
- acrimonious dispute
- acrimonious breakup
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Acrimonious is used when someone's words or actions show deep resentment.
He left the meeting with an acrimonious remark.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Conflict
Use 'acrimonious' when two people or groups are involved in a serious disagreement.
An acrimonious debate preceded the controversial vote.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
'Acrimonious' implies a higher level of bitter hostility, more than just a regular argument.
The acrimonious rivalry between the two teams was well-known.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Acrimonious is used when someone's words or actions show deep resentment.
He left the meeting with an acrimonious remark.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Conflict
Use 'acrimonious' when two people or groups are involved in a serious disagreement.
An acrimonious debate preceded the controversial vote.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
'Acrimonious' implies a higher level of bitter hostility, more than just a regular argument.
The acrimonious rivalry between the two teams was well-known.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Acrimonious is used when someone's words or actions show deep resentment.
He left the meeting with an acrimonious remark.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Conflict
Use 'acrimonious' when two people or groups are involved in a serious disagreement.
An acrimonious debate preceded the controversial vote.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
'Acrimonious' implies a higher level of bitter hostility, more than just a regular argument.
The acrimonious rivalry between the two teams was well-known.
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So I'd like to start, if I may, by asking you some questions. If you've ever lost someone you truly love, ever had your heart broken, ever struggled through an acrimonious divorce,
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3 secrets of resilient...
So I'd like to start, if I may, by asking you some questions. If you've ever lost someone you truly love, ever had your heart broken, ever struggled through an acrimonious divorce,
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Miranda Otto
Australian Actress
My parents split up when I was young, and they are still good friends. I think it's often projected that these things have to be so acrimonious. It's so often not the case.
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Richard Cordray
American Lawyer
I know from my own experience that lawsuits can be a very slow, wasteful, and needlessly acrimonious way to resolve a problem.
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Joy Behar
American Comedian
I am comfortable with myself, and this is how I am. I am not really interested in having an acrimonious fight with somebody.
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Paresh Rawal
Indian Actor
Charlie Chaplin was known to be an acrimonious person. Not that I compare myself to him but I am quite brusque, too.
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Miranda Otto
Australian Actress
My parents split up when I was young, and they are still good friends. I think it's often projected that these things have to be so acrimonious. It's so often not the case.
Quote examples
Richard Cordray
American Lawyer
I know from my own experience that lawsuits can be a very slow, wasteful, and needlessly acrimonious way to resolve a problem.
Quote examples
Joy Behar
American Comedian
I am comfortable with myself, and this is how I am. I am not really interested in having an acrimonious fight with somebody.
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Paresh Rawal
Indian Actor
Charlie Chaplin was known to be an acrimonious person. Not that I compare myself to him but I am quite brusque, too.
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