acrimonious
[ ak-ruh-moh-nee-uh s ]
/ ˌæk rəˈmoʊ ni əs /
adjective
caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
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acrimonious
/ (ˌækrɪˈməʊnɪəs) /
adjective
characterized by bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc