rancorous

The word “rancorous” has 3 syllables: ran-co-rous.

It's pronounced as /ˈræŋkərəs/.


What is synonym and antonym for rancorous?

In the thesaurus, “rancorous” has 9 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rancorous along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rancorous

  • acrid
  • acrimonious
  • angry
  • bitter
  • cynical
  • embittered
  • resentful
  • sore
  • spiteful

Antonyms for rancorous

  • forgiving
  • gentle
  • kind
  • loving
  • sweet
  • sympathetic
  • tender
  • warm

Meanings of rancorous

  • adjective
    1. Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.

Example Sentences

  • Despite their attempts to reconcile, their relationship remained rancorous with bitterness and resentment.
  • The rancorous debate in the council chamber escalated into personal attacks and heated arguments.
  • Years of rancorous disagreements between the two families finally came to an end with a formal apology.
  • The atmosphere in the courtroom was tense and rancorous as the opposing lawyers clashed over legal interpretations.
  • The political climate became increasingly rancorous as rival factions traded accusations and insults.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rancorous, such as: acrid, acrimonious, angry, bitter, cynical, embittered, forgiving.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

obnoxiously

  • acrimoniously
  • antagonistically
  • bitterly
  • caustically
  • contemptuously
  • cruelly
  • disdainfully
  • enviously
  • hatefully
  • hostilely
  • invidiously
  • jealously
  • malevolently
  • maliciously
  • malignantly
  • nastily
  • rancorously
  • resentfully
  • ruthlessly
  • scornfully
  • spitefully
  • venomously
  • viciously
  • villainously
  • vindictively
  • virulently
  • vituperatively
  • wickedly

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