as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
an acrimonious parting between the two former friends
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Recent Examples of acrimonious
This is in stark contrast to William and Harry’s childhood, which was plagued by their parents’ highly publicized, acrimonious divorce, as well as the frequent pressures of royal life.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
But the tone soon became hostile, even acrimonious.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
The atmosphere was far more acrimonious when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to acknowledge the away supporters at Vicarage Road following the 4-1 loss to Watford in what proved to be his final game in charge.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
There was the acrimonious split between Sir Ben Ainslie and Ratcliffe over the British team in the America’s Cup, while INEOS is in a legal dispute with New Zealand Rugby over the failure to pay the latest instalment of its £3.7m-a-year sponsorship deal.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
But the tone soon became hostile, even acrimonious.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
The atmosphere was far more acrimonious when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to acknowledge the away supporters at Vicarage Road following the 4-1 loss to Watford in what proved to be his final game in charge.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
There was the acrimonious split between Sir Ben Ainslie and Ratcliffe over the British team in the America’s Cup, while INEOS is in a legal dispute with New Zealand Rugby over the failure to pay the latest instalment of its £3.7m-a-year sponsorship deal.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimonious
Adjective
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There are angry physical altercations as vivid as anything in a Martin McDonagh two-hander.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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After protests and angry meetings, students were displaced to schools that were farther away from home.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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No rancorous divorces or business disputes, restraining orders or recent financial trouble — nothing connecting him to the two men accused of his murder.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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As Williams exited, a rancorous round of boos accompanied the two-time National League Reliever of the Year’s walk to the dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward?—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Meyers insisted that this was the only sore subject between the two comedians.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Robbins will play Russell Kind, a rough and grizzled settler with a cynical world view.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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Of course, given the ubiquity of such ambitious politicians of all flavors, everywhere, all the time, the charge of cynical opportunism has fairly short legs.—
Dain Fitzgerald,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Like every other entrepreneur, Ian had to face bitter betrayal from people who once believed in his vision.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Right after that, Kansas will face bitter rival Missouri at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Dec. 7.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The Beach Boys and the Family Stone represent divergent visions of America that came into acrid conflict over the course of the ’60s.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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An acrid odor still hung in the air from the gas and flash bang grenades law enforcement fired on protesters Saturday, while scorched asphalt marked the intersection outside a Home Depot where federal authorities had staged.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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To hear Hazel tell it, Forrest was somewhat resentful of the album’s success — and the new direction the band seemed to be going in.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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As the conclusion of the Clannad series, this season of the story focuses on a resentful high-school student and teenage delinquent, Tomoya, who meets and falls in love with Nagisa, a girl who changes the arc of his life.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
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