acrimony — harshness or bitterness of speech, manner, or temper
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: harshness or bitterness of speech, manner, or temper
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈækrɪmoʊni/
Korean meaning: 말이나 태도, 성격의 신랄함, 독설
Korean pronunciation: 애크-리-모-니 (강세: 애크)
Example Sentences
- The political debate descended into pure acrimony when both candidates started insulting each other's mothers.
- Despite their business partnership ending in acrimony, they still meet for coffee every Tuesday.
- The family dinner turned into an acrimonious discussion about politics and money.
acrimony
NOUN//ˈækrɪmoʊni//
harshness or bitterness of speech, manner, or temper
Bitter harsh words and manner
Acrimony ruins the matrimony ceremony
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'acrimonia', derived from 'acer' meaning sharp or bitter, with the suffix '-monia' (a state or condition). The word ultimately traces to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning to be sharp or pointed.
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📝Examples
“The political debate descended into pure acrimony when both candidates started insulting each other's mothers.”
“Despite their business partnership ending in acrimony, they still meet for coffee every Tuesday.”
“The family dinner turned into an acrimonious discussion about politics and money.”
“She tried to keep the acrimony out of her voice, but everyone could hear the bitterness.”
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