Definition

Noun: A state or quality of being harsh, sharp, or bitter in tone, manner, or feeling. It refers to sharpness, bitterness, or resentment, especially as expressed in speech or attitude.

Usage

"Acrimony" is a formal noun used to describe a bitter, sharp, and resentful quality in interactions, relationships, or discourse. It implies a lingering ill will or hostility. * It is often used in contexts like acrimonious debates, acrimonious divorces, or acrimonious exchanges. * It typically describes the nature of a situation or the tone of communication, not a temporary emotion.

Examples

• The contract negotiations ended in acrimony, with both parties refusing to speak to each other.
• There was a great deal of acrimony in her voice when she discussed her former business partner.
• The political discussion was filled with such acrimony that it became unproductive.

Advanced Usage

• "To be laden/tinged/imbued with acrimony": To be filled or characterized by bitterness.
  • Their final correspondence was laden with acrimony.
• "Without acrimony": Happening in a way that is free from bitterness or resentment.
  • Despite the disagreement, they managed to part ways without acrimony.

Variants and Related Words

• Acrimonious (adjective): Characterized by bitterness or sharpness.
  • They had an acrimonious dispute over the inheritance.
• Acrimoniously (adverb): In a bitter and sharp manner.
  • The meeting concluded acrimoniously.

Synonyms

• Bitterness: Sharpness of taste, feeling, or tone.
• Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior.
• Rancor: Bitterness or resentfulness, especially long-standing.
• Animosity: Strong hostility.
• Virulence (in context of feeling): Extreme bitterness or hostility.

Antonyms

• Cordiality: Warm and friendly feeling.
• Amicability: Having a spirit of friendliness.
• Harmony: Agreement or concord.
• Goodwill: Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feeling.

Noun

1. a rough and bitter manner