What does rancorous mean?
Rancorous means Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving..
Rancorous
/ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving..
Example Sentences
rancorous speech
Despite its attempt to provide what it saw as sober current-affairs programming in a sea of often-rancorous cable news channels, and winning some top awards in journalism, Al Jazeera America was unable to build an audience—it reached about 60 million households, compared to 100 million for other cable broadcasters—or draw advertisers.
Synonyms for rancorous
Antonyms for rancorous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more rancorous
- most rancorous
- rancourous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rancorous?
Common synonyms include malicious, resentful, venomous, rancourous.
What is the opposite of rancorous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rancorous in a sentence?
rancorous speech
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