acrimonious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Tyler is more of a known quantity than his predecessor Albert Manifold, having joined BP’s board nearly 18 months ago and sat in the chair’s seat since Manifold’s acrimonious departure in May,” AJ Bell says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
She wants coroners to step in robustly if proceedings get too acrimonious.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
But they added that talks were candid and not acrimonious.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Wednesday’s debate was acrimonious almost from the beginning, with the two interrupting each other throughout the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
And now there was an acrimonious madrigal, with parts sung in all quarters of the car.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
Vocabulary lists containing acrimonious
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
To Kill a Mockingbird
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Grade 11, List 5
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
