Rancorous
adjective
Filled with bitter, long-lasting resentment or anger.
They had a rancorous debate over the budget cuts.
Often appears as...
- rancorous debate
- rancorous disagreement
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Disapproving
adjective
Filled with bitter, long-lasting resentment or anger.
They had a rancorous debate over the budget cuts.
Often appears as...
- rancorous debate
- rancorous disagreement
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Long-lasting anger
The word emphasizes that the anger isn't short-lived but continues for a long time, often unnecessarily.
His rancorous feelings toward his rival lasted for years after the competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of resentment
'Rancorous' indicates a very strong and deep form of resentment that is more intense than just being annoyed or upset.
The rancorous relationship between the two colleagues affected the entire office environment.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative debates
Often used to describe debates or arguments where there is more personal animosity than constructive discussion.
The town hall meeting turned into a rancorous exchange of accusations.
Pro Tip 1/3Long-lasting anger
The word emphasizes that the anger isn't short-lived but continues for a long time, often unnecessarily.
His rancorous feelings toward his rival lasted for years after the competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of resentment
'Rancorous' indicates a very strong and deep form of resentment that is more intense than just being annoyed or upset.
The rancorous relationship between the two colleagues affected the entire office environment.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative debates
Often used to describe debates or arguments where there is more personal animosity than constructive discussion.
The town hall meeting turned into a rancorous exchange of accusations.
Pro Tip 1/3Long-lasting anger
The word emphasizes that the anger isn't short-lived but continues for a long time, often unnecessarily.
His rancorous feelings toward his rival lasted for years after the competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of resentment
'Rancorous' indicates a very strong and deep form of resentment that is more intense than just being annoyed or upset.
The rancorous relationship between the two colleagues affected the entire office environment.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative debates
Often used to describe debates or arguments where there is more personal animosity than constructive discussion.
The town hall meeting turned into a rancorous exchange of accusations.
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The tyranny of merit PIPE...
Here's a question we should all be What went wrong? Not just with the pandemic but with our civic life. What brought us to this polarized, rancorous political moment?
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Creating meaningful...
the picture we see of politics today is rancorous and partisan and ugly that is an accurate picture but it doesn't have to be the truth is when we focus on
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The tyranny of merit PIPE...
Here's a question we should all be What went wrong? Not just with the pandemic but with our civic life. What brought us to this polarized, rancorous political moment?
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Creating meaningful...
the picture we see of politics today is rancorous and partisan and ugly that is an accurate picture but it doesn't have to be the truth is when we focus on
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Quote examples
Karen Hughes
American Politician
Unfortunately, you know, working in a spirit of cooperation and respect requires someone else to reach back, and I don't think that's happened and it's been disappointing because the debate in our country has become so rancorous.
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Krystal Ball
American Activist
For a while under Donald Trump, it was possible to believe that we could go back to a more functional, less rancorous time. This desire was expressed most eloquently at John McCain's funeral services.
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Karen Hughes
American Politician
Unfortunately, you know, working in a spirit of cooperation and respect requires someone else to reach back, and I don't think that's happened and it's been disappointing because the debate in our country has become so rancorous.
Quote examples
Krystal Ball
American Activist
For a while under Donald Trump, it was possible to believe that we could go back to a more functional, less rancorous time. This desire was expressed most eloquently at John McCain's funeral services.
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