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- Dictionarybitterness/ˈbɪtənəs/
noun
- 1. sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness: "the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness" Similar Opposite
- 2. anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment: "he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice" Similar Opposite
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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.
BITTERNESS definition: 1. an unpleasantly sharp taste 2. a feeling of anger and unhappiness: 3. an unpleasantly sharp…. Learn more.
Synonyms for BITTERNESS: hostility, grudge, hatred, animosity, tension, rancor, antagonism, enmity; Antonyms of BITTERNESS: amity, hospitality, friendliness, cordiality, sympathy, friendship, civility, understanding.
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.
BITTER definition: 1. Someone who is bitter is angry and unhappy because they cannot forget bad things that happened…. Learn more.
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.
(of arguments, disagreements, etc. ) the fact of being very serious and unpleasant, with a lot of anger and hate involved. the bitterness of the conflict/dispute. (of food, etc.) the fact of having a strong, unpleasant taste that is not sweet. The flowers of the hop plant add bitterness to the beer. Check pronunciation: bitterness.
Oct 27, 2024 · noun. the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth. synonyms: bitter. see more. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus. noun. the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste. synonyms: bitter.
Sep 27, 2024 · bitterness (countable and uncountable, plural bitternesses) The quality of having a bitter taste. The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings. She kept her bitterness about her mistreatment for the rest of her life.
It encompasses the emotional state of being deeply unhappy or resentful due to perceived injustice, betrayal, or unfavorable circumstances. Bitterness often arises from experiences of loss, failure, or prolonged conflict, leaving a lingering sense of negativity and hostility.
