Rancorous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rancorous is an adjective meaning Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.
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.
Word Forms
- rancourous
Synonyms for rancorous
Depending on context, synonyms include malicious, resentful, venomous, rancourous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resentful, bitter, grudgeful, virulent, hateful, vituperative.
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