Entry Word: acrid

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having or showing deep-seated resentment <there have been acrid relations between the two families ever since they fought over that strip of land> — see bitter 1
2 marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings <Phillipaʼs acrid comments about the new girlʼs clothes were met by laughter from everyone at the table> — see sarcastic