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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
To taste, the caterpillars are earthy and bitter.
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Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The decision marked a bitter turning point in Allen’s personal life.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Some of his targets have learned through bitter experience that preëmptive appeasement only opens the door to escalating demands.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Oil has a smoke point — push it too far and flavors turn bitter; keep it too low and the puris absorb oil.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The decision marked a bitter turning point in Allen’s personal life.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Some of his targets have learned through bitter experience that preëmptive appeasement only opens the door to escalating demands.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Oil has a smoke point — push it too far and flavors turn bitter; keep it too low and the puris absorb oil.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bitter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitter
Adjective
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Arisu crawls onto a mound of rubble for momentary relief, and is met with an angry Banda.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to police, Cooksey opened the door with blood on his hands and became angry and demanding.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cleveland’s Progressive Field, though, has turned into Skubal’s Waterloo, the site of the two most painful and most fateful moments of his career thus far.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Björk's 2015 album Vulnicura tells the story of the Icelandic pop artist's emotional journey following a painful breakup with her then-longtime partner, American artist Matthew Barney.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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The characters have this sharp, biting, British humor.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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There’s Bud the biting cat, played by a feline named Tonic and who deserves a three-picture deal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the sensors, which undergo rigorous shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and prompt X-ray testing to survive launch and the harsh space environment.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, try not to use any harsh cleaners or a really abrasive solution that may damage the surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Several factors may contribute to this rate, including the state's large and growing elderly population, higher rates of alcohol consumption and obesity and cold and ice winter weather conditions.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to the quarter-length sleeves, the dress keeps you warm on those chilly fall mornings.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
25 Sep. 2025
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And on chillier days, layer in an oversized sweater for warmth and visual intrigue.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The atmosphere at Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona, is anything but mournful.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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So mournful the distant owl in Black Brooks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Adrien Broner has had yet another unpleasant moment surface online.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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My skin usually amps up oud notes in the most unpleasant way, but this formulation just works.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Bitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitter. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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