rancorous

ran·cor·ous

adj \ˈraŋ-k(ə-)rəs\

Definition of RANCOROUS

: marked by rancor : deeply malevolent <rancorous envy>

— ran·cor·ous·ly adverb

Examples of RANCOROUS

1. <a rancorous autobiography in which the author heaps blame on just about everyone who had the misfortune of knowing him>

First Known Use of RANCOROUS

circa 1570

Related to RANCOROUS

Synonyms: acrid, acrimonious, embittered, hard, bitter, resentful, sore

Antonyms: unbitter

Related Words: disaffected, discontented, disgruntled, malcontent; contemptuous, cynical, disdainful, misanthropic, scornful; angry, cruel, harsh, irritated, mad, rough, savage, vehement, vicious, virulent, vitriolic; acid, caustic, cutting, mordant, sarcastic, trenchant; knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out)

Near Antonyms: caring, forgiving, gentle, kind, kindhearted, loving, sweet, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted

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