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acerbic

[uh-sur-bik] / əˈsɜr bɪk /
ADJECTIVE
bitter, sharp, or sour
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Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism, citing selection "stuff-ups" and "shambolic" preparations, including a 3-0 pre-tournament series loss in Pakistan, for the embarrassment.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I remember after “The Devil Wears Prada,” I got offered every acerbic British bitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

As a younger man, Munger could be cranky and acerbic; now, he was warm and reflective.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Craig Revel Horwood, acerbic as ever, called it "flat footed", and Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr crashed out with the lowest score this evening - at 27.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

“Thanks so much,” I said, my voice acerbic.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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