rancorous Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- virulent
- disgruntled
- scornful
- vicious
- discontented
- vehement
- hard
- harsh
- sarcastic
- vitriolic
- mad
- irritated
- disaffected
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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.
bitter, resentful,acrimonious, angry, cynical, embittered, sore, acrid, virulent, disgruntled
sympathetic, gentle,warm, sweet, warm, sweet, tender, tender, kind, loving
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.
