rancour

/ ˈræŋkə /

noun

1. malicious resentfulness or hostility; spite

Other Word Forms

• rancorously adverb
• rancorousness noun
• rancorous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rancour¹

C14: from Old French, from Late Latin rancor rankness

Example Sentences

Judging by the rancour of the messages I have received from various corners of the Labour Party, the definitive answer is: more vulnerable.

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The Radical Road was fenced off and years of rancour and indecision about reopening it have followed.

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The inference that players were being signed without his support caused disquiet behind the scenes and suspicion and rancour among the fans.

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Rodgers agreed a three-year deal on his return and repeatedly stressed that he would honour the contract since his prior departure in February 2019 had caused so much rancour.

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In a family fallout riddled with mistrust and rancour, the two camps stayed very tight lipped about the possibility of a meeting.

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