noun
a sharpness or harshness of manner or temper
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The professor's acerbity towards students who did not meet his high expectations was evident in his harsh criticism.
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Her acerbity towards her coworkers made the office atmosphere tense.
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I can't stand the acerbity of that guy, he's always so bitter and negative.
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The acerbity of his words cut through the tension in the room like a sharp knife.