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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
Advertisement O’Connell finished with 340 yards passing and two touchdowns for the Raiders, who have lost eight of nine to their bitter AFC West rivals.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
But a bitter blast of Arctic air will envelop much of the country by the time travelers head home this weekend.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
When Lincoln issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, the United States was in the midst of a bitter civil war.
—Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
The Red Sox met with Soto for three hours in California in their hopes of luring the five-time Silver Slugger away from their bitter rival, according to MLB.com.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
But a bitter blast of Arctic air will envelop much of the country by the time travelers head home this weekend.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
When Lincoln issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, the United States was in the midst of a bitter civil war.
—Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
The Red Sox met with Soto for three hours in California in their hopes of luring the five-time Silver Slugger away from their bitter rival, according to MLB.com.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitter
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Hezbollah’s reputation in the country has suffered; many Lebanese, including the militia’s Shiite supporters, are angry at the scale of destruction of a war that many saw as unnecessary.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
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Yet just a season ago the Galaxy’s main supporters’ groups were boycotting home games, angry over the team’s lack of direction and its dysfunctional front office.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly.Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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For others, the memories may simply be too painful to come back, Daryna said.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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After Leaving Mr Mackenzie Jean Rhys, 1931 Rhys was one of those amazing, tragic, ahead-of-her-time women and her life mirrored that of Julia, the main character in this book, which is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed.The Week UK, theweek, 2 Aug. 2024
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The sketch seemed to be SNL’s attempt to balance the cold open’s levity with a more biting tone about the wearying stakes of deciding the nation’s leadership.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
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The combination of this injury, the failure to find the anticipated wealth and the overall harsh conditions faced by the expedition contributed to Coronado's eventual decision to return to Mexico City in 1542.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Others who should avoid such cold exposure include those with Raynaud’s disease, which Nicola says is a condition of extreme cold sensitivity and circulation problems.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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This is the temperature at which someone who sleeps cold will still feel comfortable.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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The chilly conditions are expected to persist through Black Friday and into the weekend, with much of the East Coast seeing some of the coldest temperatures since last winter.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Heated armrests and a heated steering wheel add to comfort in chilly climes.Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Very few directors working today can put across a movie like Gladiator II as convincingly, which perhaps explains why the sequel — for all its barbaric violence and the plaintive, at times stirring, discussions about justice and democracy — doesn’t have the mournful quality that the first film did.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Russell Crowe beating people to death in a soulful, mournful way?Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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And by the way, keeping your fridge clean also helps reduce unpleasant smells.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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While fermentation is essential for distillation, a secondary fermentation can lead to unpleasant tastes, off aromas, and the creation of methyl alcohol.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Bitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitter. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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