acrid

/ˈækɹɪd/

acrid

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

synonyms : pungent

(of words or behavior) having an unpleasant or bitter nature

synonyms : acerb

Examples

1. The acrid embroidery of Hungarian sheets was chapping my hands.

2. But none of the acrid burn is there, anymore.

3. It's really, really bitter, acrid kind of flavor.

4. Bodies splayed out, the acrid smell of cordite that we are so used to here.