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   bitterness

   /ˈbɪtənəs/

   noun

   • 1. sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness: "the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness" Similar sharpnessaciditypungencyacriditytartnesssournessharshnessvinegarinessacerbityresentmentresentfulnessembitterednessdissatisfactiondisgruntlementdiscontentgrudgepiqueindignationsournessrancourspitesullennesschurlishnessmorosenesspetulancepeevishnessspleenacrimonytraumapainpainfulnessagonygriefunpleasantnessdisagreeablenessnastinessawfulnessupsetheartacheheartbreakunhappinessmiserywretchednesssorrowsadnessdistressdesolationdespairdesperationpoignancytragedyintense coldbitter coldicinessfrostinesschillinesschillpenetrationintensitybitenipstingsharpnesskeennessrawnessharshnesswintrinessinformal:parkinessacrimonyhostilityantipathyantagonismenmityanimusfrictionvirulenceangerrancourspitespitefulnessvindictivenessviciousnessvitriolsavageryferocityhatehatredloathingdetestationvenompoisonbilenastinessill feelingill willbad bloodmalignitymalevolenceliterary, archaic:cholerOpposite sweetnessmagnanimitycontentmentdelightwarmthbalminessgoodwill
   • 2. anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment: "he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice" Similar resentmentresentfulnessembitterednessdissatisfactiondisgruntlementdiscontentgrudgepiqueindignationsournessrancourspitesullennesschurlishnessmorosenesspetulancepeevishnessspleenacrimonyOpposite magnanimitycontentment

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   What does bitterness mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! BITTERNESS definition: 1. an unpleasantly sharp taste 2. a feeling of anger and unhappiness: 3. an unpleasantly sharp…. Learn more.

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   What does bitter mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of BITTER is being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale. How to use bitter in a sentence.

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   What does Bitter n mean?

   • bit′ter·ness n. These adjectives mean unpleasantly sharp or pungent in taste or smell: a bitter cough syrup; a cheap, acerbic wine; acrid smoke. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does bitter taste mean?

   • 1. Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant. 2. Causing a sharply unpleasant, painful, or stinging sensation; harsh: enveloped in bitter cold; a bitter wind. 3. Difficult or distasteful to accept, admit, or bear: the bitter truth; bitter sorrow. 4. Proceeding from or exhibiting strong animosity: a bitter struggle; bitter foes.

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   What is the opposite of bitterness?

   • Bitterness: a deep-seated ill will. Antonyms: amity, mildness, softness… Synonyms: animosity, animus, antagonism… Find the right word.

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   What does a bitter experience mean?

   • A bitter experience makes you feel very disappointed. You can also use bitter to emphasize feelings of disappointment. I think the decision was a bitter blow from which he never quite recovered. A great deal of bitter experience had taught him how to lose gracefully.

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   The meaning of BITTER is being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale.

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   Bitterness definition: a harsh, acrid taste that is one of the four basic taste sensations; a taste that is not sour, sweet, or salty. See examples of BITTERNESS used in a sentence.

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   Synonyms for BITTERNESS: hostility, grudge, hatred, animosity, tension, rancor, antagonism, enmity; Antonyms of BITTERNESS: amity, hospitality, friendliness ...

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   Define bitterness. bitterness synonyms, bitterness pronunciation, bitterness translation, English dictionary definition of bitterness. adj. bit·ter·er , bit·ter·est 1. Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant.

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   9 meanings: 1. having or denoting an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange or coffee dregs → Compare sour (sense 1).... Click for more definitions.