rancour

/'ræɳkə/

Thân thiện

She still harbored rancour over the unfair decision.

Definition

Noun: A deep-seated, long-lasting feeling of bitterness, resentment, or ill will, often resulting from a past wrong or injury. It implies a persistent and intense animosity.

Usage

"Rancour" is a formal noun used to describe a profound and enduring state of anger or hatred. It is typically directed toward a person or group due to a perceived injustice, insult, or past conflict. The feeling is not fleeting but festers over time.

Examples

• The political debate was filled with personal attacks and deep-seated rancour.
• Despite the public apology, she could not let go of her rancour towards her former business partner.
• The treaty ended the war but could not erase the rancour between the two nations.

Advanced Usage

• "To bear/harbour rancour": To hold onto bitter feelings.
  • He harboured a secret rancour against his brother for decades.
• "Without rancour": Describing an action or separation done without bitterness.
  • They decided to part ways without rancour, wishing each other well.

Variants and Related Words

• Rancorous (adjective): Characterized by or showing rancour.
  • The meeting degenerated into a rancorous argument.
• Rancor (noun): An alternative spelling, primarily used in American English, with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Bitterness: Sharpness of taste, feeling, or tone; severe resentment.
• Resentment: Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
• Animosity: Strong hostility.
• Malice: The intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

Antonyms

• Goodwill: Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.
• Forgiveness: The action or process of ceasing to feel resentment.
• Benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Từ đồng nghĩa

• resentment
• bitterness
• gall
• rancor