bitter
1bit·ter
adj \ˈbi-tər\Definition of BITTER
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: marked by intensity or severity: a : accompanied by severe pain or suffering <a bitter death> b : being relentlessly determined : vehement <a bitter partisan> c : exhibiting intense animosity <bitter enemies> d (1) : harshly reproachful <bitter complaints> (2) : marked by cynicism and rancor <bitter contempt> e : intensely unpleasant especially in coldness or rawness <a bitter wind>
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: expressive of severe pain, grief, or regret <bitter tears>
— bit·ter·ish \ˈbi-tə-rish\ adjective
— bit·ter·ly adverb
— bit·ter·ness noun
Examples of BITTER
- Cocoa beans have a bitter flavor.
- The medicine had a bitter aftertaste.
- We were struck by the bitter irony of the situation.
- His betrayal had made her bitter.
- She was still bitter toward her ex-husband.
- He's the bitterest man I know.
Origin of BITTER
Middle English, from Old English biter; akin to Old High German bittar bitter, Old English bītan to bite — more at bite
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BITTER
Antonyms: unbitter
Related Words: disaffected, discontented, disgruntled, malcontent; contemptuous, cynical, disdainful, misanthropic, scornful; angry, cruel, harsh, irritated, mad, rough, savage, vehement, vicious, virulent, vitriolic; acid, caustic, cutting, mordant, sarcastic, trenchant; knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out)
Near Antonyms: caring, forgiving, gentle, kind, kindhearted, loving, sweet, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted
Rhymes with BITTER
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