acerbity

the acerbity of his remarks left a bitter taste in her mouth.

his acerbity towards his colleagues was legendary.

the acerbity of the debate made it difficult to find common ground.

she tried to temper her acerbity with a dose of humor.

his acerbity stemmed from years of frustration and disappointment.

the public was quick to criticize the politician's acerbity.

while his wit could be sharp, it rarely descended into outright acerbity.

the acerbity of the situation made it hard to think clearly.

her acerbity masked a deep well of insecurity.

his acerbity was often directed at those he perceived as weaker than himself.