rancorous — characterized by bitterness or resentment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by bitterness or resentment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræŋkərəs/
Korean meaning: 원한에 찬, 악의적인, 원망하는
Korean pronunciation: 랭-커-러스 (강세: 랭)
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
Bitter resentment between former partners
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Once amorous hearts turn rancorous and cancerous
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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'.
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“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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