acrimonious

The definition of acrimonious is when someone or something is bitter or harsh in manner or speech, or rubs a person the wrong way.

(adjective)

When a person says mean and hurtful things to someone, it is an example of acting in an acrimonious manner.

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See acrimonious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

bitter and caustic in temper, manner, or speech

Origin: ML acrimoniosus: see acrimony

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See acrimonious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous: an acrimonious debate between the two candidates.

Related Forms:

  • acˌri·moˈni·ous·ly adverb
  • acˌri·moˈni·ous·ness noun

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