Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtərnəs/
noun a feeling of deep-seated resentment or animosity
A1 She tasted the bitterness of the medicine and made a face.
A2 The bitterness of the breakup lingered in his heart for months.
B1 The bitterness of the argument left a sour taste in their relationship.
B2 He couldn't shake off the bitterness of losing the championship game.
C1 The bitterness of betrayal was hard to overcome, but she eventually forgave him.
C2 The bitterness of the past haunted him, but he found peace through therapy.
adjective bitter
A1 She tasted the bitterness of the medicine.
A2 The bitterness of the argument lingered in the air.
B1 The bitterness of the breakup left a lasting impact on her.
B2 His bitterness towards his former boss was evident in his tone.
C1 The bitterness of defeat fueled his desire to succeed.
C2 Her bitterness towards her childhood friend had not diminished over the years.
formal The bitterness of the medicine made it difficult to swallow.
informal I can't stand the bitterness of black coffee.
slang She's always spewing bitterness about her ex-boyfriend.
figurative The bitterness of defeat lingered in the air after the game.
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