October 18, 2026
Acrimony
nounDefinition
Bitterness or ill feeling; sharpness or severity in thought, manner, or speech. When negotiations are described as acrimonious, no one is pleased with the outcome.
Example Sentence
“The divorce proceedings were marked by a level of acrimony that surprised even the lawyers.”
Etymology
From Latin acrimonia (sharpness, pungency), from acer (sharp, keen).
Scrabble Score
A1C3R1I1M3O1N1Y4
ACRIMONY scores 15 points in Scrabble.
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