acrimony

noun
UK: /ˈækrɪməni/
US: /ˈækrɪmoʊni/

  1. Bitterness or ill feeling; harshness of speech or manner.

    1. The acrimony between them was obvious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The meeting ended with considerable acrimony after the budget cuts were announced. [ ] [ ]

  2. Sharpness or harshness, especially of language; a rough and bitter manner.

    1. His acrimony made it hard to negotiate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The debate was filled with acrimony and personal attacks from both sides. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ill will hostility resentment asperity animosity acerbity rancor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acrimony" in English means: Bitterness or ill feeling; harshness of speech or manner., Sharpness or harshness, especially of language; a rough and bitter manner..

The phonetic transcription of "acrimony" is /ˈækrɪməni/ in British English and /ˈækrɪmoʊni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acrimony": ill will, hostility, resentment, asperity, animosity, acerbity, rancor.

Example usage of "acrimony": "The acrimony between them was obvious.". More examples on the page.