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Acrid adj.

Pronunciation: ˈakrəd

Meaning: Originally, acrid referred to anything having a repugnant taste or smell. It has come to be applied to anything that can be said to be angry or bitter.

Usage:

• She posted many things with an acrid, near-hysterical shrillness that was very off-putting.
• Try to calm down a bit, and be less acrid in your demeanor.
• He is not known for having an acrid personality, and that is why I was so surprised by his response.