acerbity Antonyms
Meaning of acerbity
acerbity (n)
a sharp bitterness
a sharp sour taste
a rough and bitter manner
acerbity (n.)
Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.
Harshness, bitterness, or severity; as, acerbity of temper, of language, of pain.
acerbity Sentence Examples
- Her acerbity in response to the criticism revealed a deep-seated frustration with the constant negativity.
- The professor's acerbity in grading assignments left students apprehensive about their academic performance.
- Despite his usual calm demeanor, the manager couldn't hide the acerbity in his voice when addressing the team's underperformance.
- The meeting took an uncomfortable turn when the executive expressed his acerbity towards the budget proposal.
- Jane's acerbity during the argument stemmed from years of unresolved issues with her sister.
- The critic's acerbity was evident in every line of the scathing review, leaving the artist disheartened.
- The elderly woman was known for her acerbity, a result of a lifetime spent navigating challenges and disappointments.
- In the midst of the negotiations, the diplomat couldn't conceal the acerbity in his tone, signaling a breakdown in communication.
- The comedian's acerbity on stage resonated with some audience members, while others found it too harsh.
- The editorial's acerbity towards the government's policies sparked a fierce public debate on freedom of the press.
FAQs About the word acerbity
a sharp bitterness, a sharp sour taste, a rough and bitter mannerSourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit., Harshness, bitt
bitterness, bite, acidity, edge, keenness, acridness, severity, poignance, roughness, spice
softness,softness, mildness, mildness,gentleness, gentleness, kindliness,kindliness
Her acerbity in response to the criticism revealed a deep-seated frustration with the constant negativity.
The professor's acerbity in grading assignments left students apprehensive about their academic performance.
Despite his usual calm demeanor, the manager couldn't hide the acerbity in his voice when addressing the team's underperformance.
The meeting took an uncomfortable turn when the executive expressed his acerbity towards the budget proposal.
