acrid AK-rid adjective WS #2

having an unpleasantly sharp, pungent, or bitter taste or smell; harsh or caustic in language or tone

1. The acrid smoke from the burning tires filled the air, making it difficult to breathe.
2. The acrid smell of chemicals permeated the laboratory.
3. The debate took an acrid turn when personal attacks began.
4. She wrinkled her nose at the acrid odor of the spoiled food in the trash can.
5. His acrid remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues.