acrimonious
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- acrimoniously adverb
- acrimoniousness noun
- unacrimonious adjective
- unacrimoniously adverb
- unacrimoniousness noun
Etymology
Origin of acrimonious
From the Medieval Latin word ācrimōniōsus, dating back to 1605–15. See acrimony, -ous
Example Sentences
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The ending, which I won’t spoil here, has become a lightning rod of controversy that cannot be destroyed, no matter how much acrimonious electricity it attracts.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
When Sarwar and Sir Keir had a brief and acrimonious call at about 1330 on Monday, Sir Keir is said to have responded with a volley of questions.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
The 20-team tournament had been overshadowed by an acrimonious political build-up.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
His departure from the company became acrimonious, with his lawyer later criticizing how he was treated by Berkshire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
No fewer than seven weeks of sometimes acrimonious discussion between wizards of all nationalities were devoted to the troublesome question of magical creatures.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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