acrimony

Example Sentences

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It’s a shame Mueller’s long record of service was marred by ill-judged decisions made in this era of acrimony and confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Nor should they suggest that other countries don’t have similar problems, including too-high debt and political acrimony.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Sir Keir is seeking to strengthen trading and cultural ties between the two nations after years of acrimony.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

If you cover too much ground at once, it can sow confusion and trigger acrimony.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Sour′ly, in a sour manner: with acidity: with acrimony: discontentedly.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various