acerbitude (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæsɪˈbɪtjuːd/
Definition
A quality of being sour or bitter in taste, manner, or tone, often used to describe someone's sharp and critical attitude or language.
Examples
The acerbitude of her comments caught everyone off guard.
His acerbitude towards the government's policies was well-known.
How to Use acerbitude
- with acerbitude (prepositional phrase)
- with a sharp or bitter quality — "She spoke with acerbitude, criticizing the government's policies."
- acerbitude towards (prepositional phrase)
- a sharp or bitter attitude towards something — "He showed acerbitude towards the new employee, making it clear he didn't like him."
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