scathing

Example Sentences

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Recently, the doctrine has come in for scathing criticism from commentators across the ideological spectrum.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

That’s the approach SoFi Technologies is taking in the face of a scathing short report, and it appears to be paying off.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“While he was a very serious, earnest activist, he also had such an acute sense of cynical humor that is so fantastic and was capable of scathing satire,” her brother Devin added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

After getting a scathing review in 1832, he didn’t publish another volume for 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

This time last year, I would have spoken up and agreed with them and then written a scathing blog post about high school gossip.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven