Meaning: Characterized by bitterness, anger, or ill feeling, especially in arguments
Hindi: कटुतापूर्ण
Synonyms: bitter, hostile, rancorous, caustic, sharp
Antonyms: friendly, amicable, cordial
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
acrimonious in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Acrimonious
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Harmonious
Meaning: acrimonious = full of anger and bitterness, especially in speech or a dispute *(कटु, तीखा, कड़वाहट भरा)*.
*The divorce turned acrimonious, with both sides trading insults.*
The antonym must mean peaceful and agreeable.
harmonious = friendly, free of disagreement, in agreement *(सामंजस्यपूर्ण, मधुर)* — the exact opposite.
Why the others are wrong.
• bitter = full of resentment and sharpness *(कड़वा, कटु)* — the nearest synonym of acrimonious, not its antonym.
• angry = feeling or showing anger *(क्रोधित)* — an acrimonious quarrel is an angry one.
• hostile = unfriendly, showing opposition *(शत्रुतापूर्ण)* — same side of the meaning as acrimonious.
*Acrimonious comes from Latin acer, - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
What is the antonym of "Acrimonious"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Cordial
Meaning: acrimonious = bitter, angry and full of ill-feeling *(कटु, तीखा, कड़वाहट भरा)*; used of quarrels, debates and divorces.
Antonym: cordial = warm, friendly, sincere *(सौहार्दपूर्ण, हार्दिक)*.
An *acrimonious* debate is sour; a *cordial* meeting is warm — direct opposites.
Why the others are wrong.
• Hostile = unfriendly, antagonistic *(शत्रुतापूर्ण)* — a synonym, not an antonym.
• Caustic = sharply sarcastic, burning *(तीखा, व्यंग्यपूर्ण)* — another synonym; acrimony *is* caustic.
• Vindictive = seeking revenge *(प्रतिशोधी)* — the same hostile family.
Word help.
acrimony = bitterness of manner or speech *(कटुता)*.
*Three options share the bitter sense — the odd one out is the antonym.
Examples
- “The acrimonious divorce left both parties emotionally drained.”
acrimonious – questions
What is the meaning of acrimonious in Hindi?
acrimonious means “कटुतापूर्ण” in Hindi. In English: Characterized by bitterness, anger, or ill feeling, especially in arguments
What are the synonyms of acrimonious?
Synonyms of acrimonious: bitter, hostile, rancorous, caustic, sharp.
What is the opposite of acrimonious?
Antonyms of acrimonious: friendly, amicable, cordial.
Has acrimonious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – acrimonious has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.