rancorous — characterized by bitterness or resentment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by bitterness or resentment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræŋkərəs/
Example Sentences
- The rancorous ex-couple couldn't even agree on who gets the goldfish.
- His rancorous comments about his former boss got him in trouble.
- The meeting turned rancorous when they discussed budget cuts.
rancorous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈræŋkərəs/]
characterized by bitterness or resentment
He gave his old partner a rancorous look and refused to shake his hand.
The rancorous man carried a rotten heart full of bitterness. (RANC(rotten) + OR(state) — holding rancor is like keeping a rotten apple inside your chest.)
The ruined farmer felt deep rancor toward the greedy banker.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rancor' meaning bitterness or resentment, derived from 'rancere' (to be rancid or stink). The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.
Breakdown
rancor (bitterness, resentment) + -ous (full of, characterized by) = rancorous (full of bitterness)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The rancorous ex-couple couldn't even agree on who gets the goldfish.”
“His rancorous comments about his former boss got him in trouble.”
“The meeting turned rancorous when they discussed budget cuts.”
“She wrote a rancorous letter to the editor about pineapple on pizza.”
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