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acrimonious

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  • IPA /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/

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acrimonious adjective

  1. Harsh and sharp, or bitter and not pleasant to the taste; acrid, pungent.
  2. Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.

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acerbacerbicbitterrancorousresentfulharshgallingpainfulheatedfierceacrimonious

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