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as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
a bitter attitude about always having to work on Saturday she's still bitter about how her family treated her so unfairly
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as in painful
hard to accept or bear especially emotionally
discovering that he had been cut from the crew team was a bitter disappointment
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as in biting
causing intense discomfort to one's skin
a bitter wind was stinging the faces of the skiers
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as in harsh
difficult to endure
a bitter lesson about money and friendship
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a bitter February day for this part of the country
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as in chilly
uncomfortably cool
a bitter, rainy day
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as in mournful
expressing or suggesting mourning
a bitter cry of grief
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as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
had to face the bitter truth about their marriage
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Recent Examples of bitter
Their divorce was a bitter tabloid saga, and their custody proceedings were among the longest in the history of Cook County.
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D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The premise— about of the making of a fictional Marilyn musical named Bombshell — is the same, but gone are most of the show's characters and the overall premise of the bitter feud between two women vying for the title part.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The premise of the making of a Marilyn musical is the same, but gone are most of the show's characters and the overall premise of the bitter feud between two women vying for the title party.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Their divorce was a bitter tabloid saga, and their custody proceedings were among the longest in the history of Cook County.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The premise— about of the making of a fictional Marilyn musical named Bombshell — is the same, but gone are most of the show's characters and the overall premise of the bitter feud between two women vying for the title part.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The premise of the making of a Marilyn musical is the same, but gone are most of the show's characters and the overall premise of the bitter feud between two women vying for the title party.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Their divorce was a bitter tabloid saga, and their custody proceedings were among the longest in the history of Cook County.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitter
Adjective
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An angry man, the same one from earlier, bellows at Jackson as he is muscled off the ball, and there are more expletives as Chelsea pass it backwards after getting close to Everton’s penalty area.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In 2010, under pressure over the healthcare overhaul that became known as Obamacare, a number of House Democrats skipped public events after facing angry town halls the previous summer.—
Steve Peoples and Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But amidst this painful reality, a story rooted in joy, agency, and radical self-determination is emerging.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is especially painful for individuals who are approaching Medicare eligibility, as a conversion might result in substantially higher premiums for Medicare Part B and Part D prescription coverage.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The word itself began life as a British colonial term, probably a corruption of kutu, a Malay word for lice and other biting insects.—
Bruce Handy,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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But the two-hour, 40-minute script by Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan is smart, biting, playful and swift-paced.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hope reigns even in this harsh political climate we Americans are now experiencing.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Even if investors are slightly more confident this week, after Trump backed off most of his harshest tariff rates, the changes in people’s life-style habits serve as their own kind of affective barometer.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pretty Touches Furnishings and accessories can be used as multifunctional pieces to add charm so the space does not look too cold and office-like, says Daley.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The band played somber hymns marking Good Friday, a mournful day during Holy Week.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the vigil, the atmosphere appeared to be both mournful and celebratory of Scooter’s life.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Doing so consumes water, requires the use of often eco-unfriendly cleansers, and adds an unpleasant task to janitors' daily duties.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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But that’s another unpleasant truth that is best left unspoken.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Bitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitter. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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