acrimonious
pronunciation
How to pronounce acrimonious in British English:
UK [ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs]
How to pronounce acrimonious in American English:
US [ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs]
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- Adjective:
- marked by strong resentment or cynicism
Word Origin
- acrimonious (adj.)
- 1610s, "acrid," from French acrimonieux, from Medieval Latin acrimoniosus, from Latin acrimonia "sharpness" (see acrimony). Of dispositions, debates, etc., from 1775. Related: Acrimoniously; acrimoniousness.
Example
- 1. This will mean that eu summits in brussels become tense and acrimonious affairs throughout the year .
- 2. Many member states fear this will mean opening a can of worms , sparking a lengthy , acrimonious bout of horsetrading .
- 3. The tiff has grown more acrimonious with each iho meeting even as the relationship between the two nations has continued to improve -- as demonstrated by the ubiquitous korean soap operas on japanese tv and the appearance of japanese food on korean tables .
- 4. Ms. gillard and her senior supporters fought an acrimonious campaign to discredit their rival .
- 5. They also illustrate the way in which the acrimonious battle for power between mr zuma and thabo mbeki , the country 's president whom he defeated in december 's anc leadership election , is poisoning both the civil service and the political system .