heartburning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heartburning
Example Sentences
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But “Dumb and Dumber,” which presented itself as an invigorating blast of odorous fun, earned its laughs partly because it didn’t soften its no-frills absurdity and heartburning guff about life being a box of chocolates.
From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2014
After much private heartburning, the WACs finally junked it in favor of a jauntier, less severe overseas cap.
From Time Magazine Archive
If one country is destined to become independent of another it is better for each not to experience the disappointment and the heartburning which accompany a period of unwilling connection.
From England's Case Against Home Rule by Dicey, Albert Venn
But there was considerable heartburning, and the Moderates were suspected of contemplating some retrograde move at the following annual session.
From Indian Unrest by Chirol, Valentine, Sir
They believed that these measures would remove from the public arena causes of strife and heartburning, and would bring about solid prosperity and internal peace.
From George Brown by Lewis, John
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