acrimony
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˈæk.rɪ.mə.ni/ us/ˈæk.rəˌmoʊ.ni/
刻薄
anger, argument, and bad feeling
The acrimony of the dispute has shocked a lot of people. 这场争执带出的龃龉震惊了很多人。
The decision was reached without acrimony or controversy. 该决定是在没有龃龉或争议的情况下达成的。
See: acrimonious
- More examples
- Her response was surprisingly free of acrimony.
- Mediation can help divorcing couples keep acrimony at a minimum.
- The contract talks were not without acrimony.