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rancorous

ran·co·rous

UK/ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ US/ˈræŋkɜrʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

showing deep-seated resentment

  • “preserve...from rancourous envy of the rich” Aldous Huxley
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Origin

From rancor + -ous.

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