Rancorous
(adjective)
- Feeling or showing a bitter and long-standing resentment.
- Full of or characterized by deep-seated ill will.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin rancorosus, from rancor (see rancor).
Examples:
- The two families had a rancorous relationship that had lasted for generations.
- The rancorous arguments between the politicians showed no signs of ending.
- She had a rancorous hatred for anyone who crossed her.
- The rancorous exchange between the two lawyers lasted for hours.
- The rancorous tone of the debate left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.