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Definition of bitter - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
tastehaving a sharp, unpleasant taste
- The medicine left a bitter taste in his mouth..
2.
emotionfeeling angry and resentful
- She felt bitter about the unfair treatment.
3.
experiencedifficult to accept or endure
- Losing the championship was a bitter experience.
4.
weathervery cold and harsh
- The bitter wind made it feel like winter had already arrived..
Noun
1.
tastesharp, unpleasant taste
- The bitter of the medicine made him grimace..
2.
beerUK type of beer with strong hop flavorUK
- He ordered a pint of bitter at the pub.
3.
herbal liquidRare liquid made from bitter herbs for drinksRare
- She added a few drops of bitter to the cocktail.
Adverb
intenselyRare very or extremely in a strong wayRare
- The wind blew bitter cold across the field.
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type of beer with strong hop flavor 
liquid made from bitter herbs for drinks
Expressions with bitter
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something unpleasant but beneficial
Criticism can be a bitter medicine for personal growth.
very upsetting event causing sadness or disappointment
Losing the championship was a bitter blow for the team.
unpleasant situation that must be accepted
Losing the championship was a bitter pill for the team.
understand something because of a painful or harsh past event
I know from bitter experience that ignoring deadlines only causes stress.
accept an unpleasant situation
He had to swallow the bitter pill of losing his job.
feeling resentful and cynical due to past experiences
After the betrayal, he became bitter and twisted.
something unpleasant that must be accepted
Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow.
make unpleasant news more acceptable
She tried to sugarcoat a bitter pill with kind words.
the point of completion or conclusion
They fought to the bitter end.
accept or endure something unpleasant or difficult
Sometimes you have to swallow a bitter pill at work.
chocolate with high cocoa content and minimal sugar
She prefers bitter chocolate for baking because it's less sweet..
extremely cold and unpleasant
The bitter cold wind made it hard to walk outside.
very harsh and painful conflict lasting for some time
The two parties entered a bitter struggle over control of the company.
herbs with a bitter taste used in cooking
She added bitter herbs to the salad.
carbonated drink flavored with lemon and quinine
She ordered a bitter lemon to go with her meal.
highly acidic fruit used in marmalade
Bitter orange is a key ingredient in marmalade.
gain wisdom after going through something very unpleasant
He learned from bitter experience not to trust everyone.
learn something after going through something very unpleasant
She understands from bitter experience that trust must be earned.
cry with strong sadness or emotional pain
She shed bitter tears after hearing the sad news.
tropical vine of the cucumber family, known for its edible fruit
Bitter gourd thrives in hot and humid climates.
source of bitter oranges for culinary use
Bitter orange trees are popular in marmalade recipes.
the seed of Prunus amygdalus, bitter and toxic
Bitter almonds are used to make almond oil.
until something is completely finished or resolved
She fought for her rights till the bitter end.
until something is finished or concluded
She fought til the bitter end to save her company.
Origin of bitter
Old English, biter (sharp, cutting)
Terms with bitter included in their meaning
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group rivalry
long, bitter hostility between people or communities
negative emotion
feeling upset or bitter about someone else's success
substance
white bitter compound used as a stimulant
conflict
ongoing involvement in bitter conflicts between groups or families
ongoing conflict
engaged in a prolonged and bitter conflict
food item
large round citrus fruit with a bitter taste
food
dark chocolate with a slightly bitter taste
conflict
bitter conflict or violent disagreement
harsh fighting
rivalry or contention, especially of a bitter kind
informal retort
retort to someone sounding bitter or defensive
taste
having a strong, bitter taste
food
having a bitter unpleasant taste
food
leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste
food
type of bitter orange used in marmalade
language
sharp or bitter in tone or meaning
communication
bitter and harsh language or criticism
taste
unpleasantly sharp or bitter to the taste or smell
harsh communication
bitter and angry in tone or manner
conflict
bitter and angry words or quarrels
emotion
strong feeling of bitter anger and resentment towards someone
bitter resentment
full of bitterness and resentment
harsh criticism
filled with bitter criticism or malice
beverage
bitter herbal tea made from steeped South American leaves
bitterness
bitter feeling of resentment
Examples of bitter in a sentence
She grimaced at the bitter flavor of the drink. He was bitter about losing the promotion. The bitter employee complained about the new policy. The bitter truth about the failure was hard to swallow. Her departure left a bitter feeling among the team. The bitter cold froze the lake overnight.
Walking in the bitter weather was unbearable. The bitter of the coffee was too strong for her. She couldn't stand the bitter of the tonic. The brewery is famous for its traditional bitter. She prefers bitter over lager for its rich taste. The bartender recommended a bitter to enhance the flavor. He prefers his drinks with a dash of bitter. She was bitter disappointed by the news. The coffee tasted bitter strong this morning.
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- French:amer, amertume, ...
- German:bitter, Bitterkeit, ...
- Italian:amaro, sapore amaro, ...
- Spanish:desagradable, sabor amargo, ...
- Portuguese:amargo, sabor amargo, ...
- Chinese:苦的, 苦味, ...
- Japanese:苦い, 苦味, ...
- Arabic:مُرّ, مَرارَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַר, מְרִירוּת, ...
- Russian:горький, горечь, ...
- Ukrainian:гіркий, гіркота, ...
- Hindi:कड़वा, कड़वाहट, ...
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