Acrimony
noun
Bitterness or anger in behavior or expressions.
Their divorce proceedings were filled with acrimony.
Often appears as...
- high acrimony
- visible acrimony
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
Bitterness or anger in behavior or expressions.
Their divorce proceedings were filled with acrimony.
Often appears as...
- high acrimony
- visible acrimony
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Acrimony always indicates strong negative feelings, especially in disagreements or conflicts.
The acrimony between the two colleagues was evident in their heated argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Conflict
Commonly used in the context of disputes, legal battles, or where there's a breakdown in relations.
The board meeting ended in acrimony as the members couldn't agree.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Considered a formal word, often found in written reports or serious discussions, not casual talk.
The senator spoke without acrimony, urging for a constructive debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Acrimony always indicates strong negative feelings, especially in disagreements or conflicts.
The acrimony between the two colleagues was evident in their heated argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Conflict
Commonly used in the context of disputes, legal battles, or where there's a breakdown in relations.
The board meeting ended in acrimony as the members couldn't agree.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Considered a formal word, often found in written reports or serious discussions, not casual talk.
The senator spoke without acrimony, urging for a constructive debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Acrimony always indicates strong negative feelings, especially in disagreements or conflicts.
The acrimony between the two colleagues was evident in their heated argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Conflict
Commonly used in the context of disputes, legal battles, or where there's a breakdown in relations.
The board meeting ended in acrimony as the members couldn't agree.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Language
Considered a formal word, often found in written reports or serious discussions, not casual talk.
The senator spoke without acrimony, urging for a constructive debate.
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The dream we haven't...
if we are not able to cross the acrimony and emotional distance that so often separates us from our love? And not just in marriage. I have seen the most hurtful, destructive,
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The dream we haven't...
if we are not able to cross the acrimony and emotional distance that so often separates us from our love? And not just in marriage. I have seen the most hurtful, destructive,
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Quote examples
Roz Chast
American Cartoonist
I've had people ask me if it would have been easier to take care of your parents if you had siblings, and I think it's 50/50. I know people who have siblings, and there is a lot of acrimony because somebody always feels that they are doing more than the other person.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
American Politician
Congress suffers a great deal of criticism for its partisan acrimony. But while we may disagree politically, and air our opposition in this chamber, it is the conversation behind the scenes that cements and defines our relationships.
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Emil Cioran
Romanian Philosopher
However much I have frequented the mystics, deep down I have always sided with the Devil; unable to equal him in power, I have tried to be worthy of him, at least, in insolence, acrimony, arbitrariness and caprice.
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Craig Brown
English Critic
Monopoly may also end in tears, but its tensions are cruder, lacking the infinitely subtle shadings of irritation and acrimony provided by Scrabble.
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Roz Chast
American Cartoonist
I've had people ask me if it would have been easier to take care of your parents if you had siblings, and I think it's 50/50. I know people who have siblings, and there is a lot of acrimony because somebody always feels that they are doing more than the other person.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
American Politician
Congress suffers a great deal of criticism for its partisan acrimony. But while we may disagree politically, and air our opposition in this chamber, it is the conversation behind the scenes that cements and defines our relationships.
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Emil Cioran
Romanian Philosopher
However much I have frequented the mystics, deep down I have always sided with the Devil; unable to equal him in power, I have tried to be worthy of him, at least, in insolence, acrimony, arbitrariness and caprice.
Quote examples
Craig Brown
English Critic
Monopoly may also end in tears, but its tensions are cruder, lacking the infinitely subtle shadings of irritation and acrimony provided by Scrabble.
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