Rancour: meaning, definitions and examples
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rancour
[ หrรฆล.kษr ]
negative feeling
Rancour is a deep-seated bitterness or resentment that persists over time. It often arises from a perceived insult, injury, or unfair treatment. This emotion can lead to hostility and can negatively impact personal relationships and social interactions. Rancour can be debilitating if not addressed, as it fosters a cycle of negativity and grievance.
Synonyms
bitterness, grudge, hostility, resentment
Examples of usage
- She held a rancour against her colleague for years after the incident.
- The rancour between the two factions only grew with time.
- Despite their differences, he refused to let rancour cloud his judgment.
Translations
Translations of the word "rancour" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rancor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅเคท
๐ฉ๐ช Groll
๐ฎ๐ฉ dendam
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะฐะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ uraza
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจใฟ
๐ซ๐ท rancลur
๐ช๐ธ rencor
๐น๐ท kin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกvist
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกvisลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจๆจ
๐ธ๐ฎ zamere
๐ฎ๐ธ hefnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kin
๐ฒ๐ฝ rencor
Etymology
The word 'rancour' originates from the Old French term 'rancลur', which means 'bitterness' or 'resentment'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin ' rancor', meaning 'to be rotten, to fester'. The use of 'rancour' in the English language began in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. Initially, it was used to describe the metaphorical 'bitterness' associated with unresolved emotions and conflict. Over time, it evolved to encapsulate the more personal and often long-lasting feelings of hatred or deep-seated ill will that can stem from personal grievances. Rancour is often associated with situations where forgiveness and reconciliation have not been achieved, creating a lingering sense of injustice and emotional strife.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,112, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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