rancorous Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- discontented
- vicious
- disaffected
- harsh
- virulent
- scornful
- vitriolic
- mad
- sarcastic
- irritated
- hard
- vehement
- disgruntled
Weak:
rancorous Meaning
rancorous (s)
showing deep-seated resentment
rancorous (a.)
Full of rancor; evincing, or caused by, rancor; deeply malignant; implacably spiteful or malicious; intensely virulent.
rancorous Sentence Examples
- The rancorous debate at the town hall meeting erupted into a near-riot.
- The candidate's rancorous campaign tactics alienated many potential voters.
- The film's rancorous ending left a sour taste in the mouths of critics and audiences alike.
- The siblings' relationship grew increasingly rancorous as they aged.
- The rancorous lawsuit dragged on for years, draining both parties emotionally and financially.
- The rancorous tone of the online forum discouraged constructive dialogue.
- The journalist's rancorous commentary on the political situation drew widespread criticism.
- The rancorous exchange between the two politicians made it clear they would never find common ground.
- The rancorous divorce proceedings left a lasting scar on the lives of all involved.
- The rancorous nature of the social media conversation made it impossible to have a meaningful discussion.
FAQs About the word rancorous
showing deep-seated resentmentFull of rancor; evincing, or caused by, rancor; deeply malignant; implacably spiteful or malicious; intensely virulent.
embittered, acrid, bitter, cynical, angry, sore,acrimonious, resentful, discontented, vicious
loving, gentle, loving, sympathetic, sweet, tender, forgiving, gentle, warm, sympathetic
The rancorous debate at the town hall meeting erupted into a near-riot.
The candidate's rancorous campaign tactics alienated many potential voters.
The film's rancorous ending left a sour taste in the mouths of critics and audiences alike.
The siblings' relationship grew increasingly rancorous as they aged.
