Acrimonious Definition

ăkrə-mōnē-əs

adjective

Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous.

An acrimonious debate between the two candidates.

American Heritage

Bitter and caustic in temper, manner, or speech.

Webster's New World

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

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

YourDictionary

Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter; mean-spirited; sharp in language or tone.

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Origin of Acrimonious

From French acrimonieux, from Latin ācrimōniōsus. Surface analysis acrimony +‎ -ous.

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