acrid smell

• pungentSharply strong-smelling
• bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
• smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
• burningCombustion in progress
• chemicalSubstance with defined composition

sharp · harsh · ammonia · vinegar · caustic · choking · fumes · sulfur · sour · stinging · noxious · gasoline · rubber · tar · smoldering · irritating · eye-watering · industrial

• overstimulationsensory overload, overstimulation, cognitive overload, cacophony, overwhelm
• bad smellsmalodor, stench, reek, stink, bad smell
• cooking mistakesburnt toast, burned food, undercooked, burnt popcorn, overcooked