acrimonious ak-ri-MOH-nee-us adjective WS #2
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adjective
angry and bitter; marked by sharpness and hostility in speech, mood, or manner
- Their divorce was acrimonious and lasted for years.
- The meeting ended in an acrimonious dispute between the two parties.
- Relations between the two countries have been acrimonious since the trade dispute.
- The debate became increasingly acrimonious as the candidates attacked each other's policies.
- The acrimonious exchange of emails damaged their professional relationship.