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acrimonious

[ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs]

adjective

  1. caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc..

    an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.



acrimonious

/ ˌæɪˈəʊɪə /

adjective

  1. characterized by bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • acrimoniously adverb
  • acrimoniousness noun
  • unacrimonious adjective
  • unacrimoniously adverb
  • unacrimoniousness noun
  • ˌˈDzԾdzܲԱ noun
  • ˌˈDzԾdzܲ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acrimonious1

From the Medieval Latin word 峦ōԾōܲ, dating back to 1605–15. See acrimony, -ous
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For over seven years now, Orange County’s top prosecutor and a decorated former cop have been locked in an acrimonious dispute that shows little sign of abating.

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In a detailed report, Murphy said the “acrimonious history” between Carson and local prosecutors should have compelled the district attorney’s office to recuse itself.

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But they eventually fell out in a row that became increasingly acrimonious.

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It was something that appealed to Southampton and why they were so determined to take him from the Swans after relegation in 2023, a move that turned acrimonious when Swansea took Martin to court.

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An acrimonious boardroom battle led to Prince Harry, his co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and trustees resigning from their roles after Ms Chandauka had resisted attempts to remove her as chair.

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