acrimonious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite marked by strong resentment or cynicism
    bitter.
    • an acrimonious dispute
    • bitter about the divorce

WordNet

Ac"ri*mo"ni*ous adjective
Etymology
Cf. LL. acrimonious, F. acrimonieux.
Definitions
  1. Acrid; corrosive; as, acrimonious gall. Archaic Harvey.
  2. Caustic; bitter-tempered' sarcastic; as, acrimonious dispute, language, temper.

Webster 1913