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Definition of bitterness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
tastequality of having a bitter taste
- The bitterness of the coffee was overwhelming.
2.
emotionfeeling of deep anger and resentment
- She couldn't hide her bitterness after the argument.
Expressions with bitterness
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endure emotional pain without complaint
He swallowed his bitterness and continued to work with a smile.
sharp disappointment, lingering anger after a defeat
Years later, he still remembered the bitterness of defeat.
sense of profound disappointment and sadness
She couldn't shake off the bitterness of life after her dreams were shattered.
Origin of bitterness
Old English, biter (sharp) + -ness (state of)
Terms with bitterness included in their meaning
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emotion
resentment or bitterness after a disagreement
emotion
cause bitterness or irritation over time
sportsmanship
person who handles loss without bitterness
emotion
resentment or bitterness towards someone
emotion
feel bitterness or indignation at a circumstance, action, or person
emotion
feeling bitterness due to unfair treatment
emotion
gradually increase feelings of anger or bitterness over time
emotion
experience resentment or bitterness about something
emotion
to maintain resentment or bitterness
emotion
felt bitterness or indignation
emotion
extreme malice or bitterness
behavior
bitterness or sharpness in manner or speech
emotion
causing bitterness or humiliation
emotional
feeling of bitterness or jealousy
bitter resentment
full of bitterness and resentment
negative feelings
in a way that shows bitterness or unfair displeasure
bitterness
bitter feeling of resentment
emotion
anger or bitterness towards someone or something
bitter
feeling bitterness or indignation
emotion
in a manner that shows displeasure or bitterness
herbs
herb used to flavor the green spirit, known for strong bitterness
conflict
extreme bitterness and hostility
taste
sourness or bitterness of taste
sharp tone
bitterness in speech or behavior
Examples of bitterness in a sentence
She couldn't handle the bitterness of the dark chocolate. His bitterness towards his former friend was evident. The bitterness in her voice was unmistakable.
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- French:amertume, rancœur, ...
- German:Bitterkeit, Verbitterung, ...
- Italian:amarezza, ...
- Spanish:amargor, amargura, ...
- Portuguese:amargor, ressentimento, ...
- Chinese:苦味, 怨恨, ...
- Japanese:苦味, 苦々しさ, ...
- Arabic:مَرَارَة, حِقْد, ...
- Hebrew:מְרִירוּת, ...
- Russian:горечь, обида, ...
- Ukrainian:гіркота, ...
- Hindi:कड़वाहट, नाराजगी, ...
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