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acrid
unpleasantly bitter or sharp
In more detail
1. (adjective) having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste that is irritating
2. (adjective) angry or bitter in manner or speech
Examples
- 1. The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.
- 2. She spoke in an acrid tone, clearly upset about what had happened.
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