sharp-worded
- adjective
- /ʃɑrpˈwɜrdɪd/
:
agudo
- His sharp-worded criticism of the policy was unexpected.
Examples
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The editor wrote a sharp-worded response to the misleading article.
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They had a sharp-worded exchange during the heated debate.
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Her sharp-worded remarks left the committee feeling uncomfortable.
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The sharp-worded letter from the editor shocked the staff.
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The editor wrote a sharp-worded response to the misleading article.
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Her sharp-worded remarks left the committee feeling uncomfortable.
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They had a sharp-worded exchange during the heated debate.
Synonyms
289
2.8
Unkind and too strict in what someone says or does to others
50
4.1
Very direct and harsh in a way that can hurt people
46
4.2
Harsh critical words or actions that hurt others
18
6.5
Showing little concern for other people's feelings
8
8.2
Speech or writing that is harsh and likely to offend people
2
6.5
Sharp, biting words that can hurt or shock people
2
9.9
Using very angry and insulting words to attack someone
1
6.7
A sharp, biting remark that hurts or criticizes
1
6.7
Words said to hurt or criticize someone
1
7.2
A very harsh remark that tries to hurt someone
Harsh, sharply critical words that hurt people
Harsh and hurtful in speech or writing
Harsh or hurtful in a way that makes someone feel upset
Saying harsh, mean things that hurt people
Very sharp and unpleasant in a way that causes strong pain or shock
Quick to say sharp things that hurt
A little rude and short in the way someone speaks
Antonyms
How Cutting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sharp-worded joins sharp, meaning 'like a knife' or 'cutting', and word, meaning 'words'. So a sharp-worded remark is like words that 'cut'—harsh, critical language.