acerb
11 synonyms for acerb, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
Synonyms
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Etymology
From Latin acerbus, from Latin ācer (“sharp”): compare French acerbe. See acrid.
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