acrimonious

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acrimonious — adjective

  • acrimoniouspositive
  • more acrimoniouscomparative
  • most acrimonioussuperlative

1. describes arguments or relationships filled with bitter anger and sharp, unfrien

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes arguments or relationships filled with bitter anger and sharp, unfriendly words

例句

The board meeting grew acrimonious after Mizuki questioned the chairperson's spending.

Nora and her brother had an acrimonious argument about their late father's house.

collocation: acrimonious argument

同義詞
  • bitter

    focuses more on the deep resentment felt; acrimonious emphasises the outward expression in words and behaviour

  • hostile

    broader term for any unfriendly, oppositional stance; acrimonious is specific to arguments and verbal exchanges

  • caustic

    specifically describes speech that is sharply mocking or cruel; acrimonious can describe a whole situation, not just the words

  • rancorous

    implies long-lasting, festering bitterness; acrimonious can describe a single heated exchange

反義詞
  • amicable

    friendly and without conflict — the direct opposite of an acrimonious exchange

  • cordial

    warm and polite in manner, especially in formal situations where acrimony might otherwise arise

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). The nouns it most often modifies describe conflict: dispute, debate, divorce, argument, exchange, or relationship.

常見錯誤

❌The cheese had an acrimonious taste.
✅The cheese had an acrid taste.
💡'acrimonious' describes bitter, hostile speech or relationships, not physical smells or tastes.