Rancorous (adjective)

  1. Feeling or showing a bitter and long-standing resentment.
  2. Full of or characterized by deep-seated ill will.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin rancorosus, from rancor (see rancor).

Examples:

  1. The two families had a rancorous relationship that had lasted for generations.
  2. The rancorous arguments between the politicians showed no signs of ending.
  3. She had a rancorous hatred for anyone who crossed her.
  4. The rancorous exchange between the two lawyers lasted for hours.
  5. The rancorous tone of the debate left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
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