Word of the Day 5.09.09
acrimonious
ac·ri·mo·ni·ous (
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Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous: an acrimonious debate between the two candidates.
acri·moni·ous·ly adv.
acri·moni·ous·ness n.
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| Adj. | 1. | acrimonious – marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
resentful – full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will; “resentful at the way he was treated”; “a sullen resentful attitude”
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