as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
gradually the embittered woman realized that her lingering feelings of hatred were slowly destroying her
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to implant bitter feelings in
the family refused to let their devastating collision with a drunk driver permanently embitter them
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Recent Examples of embittered
The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
One of their children, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has been outspoken about her embittered relationship with her father.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Fitton-Brown says most Uyghur fighters in Syria were largely recruited from embittered Uyghur exiles who had never been to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
Lindsay looks at old photos of them online with a half-wistful, half-embittered expression, but ultimately blocks him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The latest twist in the embittered legal feud follows Semafor’s reporting that press releases sent by Musk lawyer Marc Toberoff — which used to come from a PR firm — are now being sent by WME.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
That would leave a weakened but embittered regime possibly more determined than ever to make a nuclear bomb – and still with the material and much of the knowledge and equipment needed to do so.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
These contradictions—colored by her prickly, embittered judgments—make Night Night Fawn a pleasure to read.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The film easily could've gone off the rails in less capable hands, but Yeoh grounds it in an emotional truth as Evelyn journeys from embittered to empowered.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Chiwetel Ejiofor plays an embittered furniture store owner who discovers a passage into the mundane alt-space, eventually drawing two young employees and his therapist, played by fellow Oscar nominee Renate Reinsve, into also braving its potential dangers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
One of their children, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has been outspoken about her embittered relationship with her father.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Fitton-Brown says most Uyghur fighters in Syria were largely recruited from embittered Uyghur exiles who had never been to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
Lindsay looks at old photos of them online with a half-wistful, half-embittered expression, but ultimately blocks him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The latest twist in the embittered legal feud follows Semafor’s reporting that press releases sent by Musk lawyer Marc Toberoff — which used to come from a PR firm — are now being sent by WME.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
That would leave a weakened but embittered regime possibly more determined than ever to make a nuclear bomb – and still with the material and much of the knowledge and equipment needed to do so.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
These contradictions—colored by her prickly, embittered judgments—make Night Night Fawn a pleasure to read.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The film easily could've gone off the rails in less capable hands, but Yeoh grounds it in an emotional truth as Evelyn journeys from embittered to empowered.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Alito came out a winner, but still embittered.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embittered
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Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones portray a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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So that prompted protests and disturbances in Southampton, and a huge, angry reaction from the far right, both within Britain and internationally.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
11 June 2026
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His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Moreover, if Griffin stepped into public life now, the cynical wags in finance would declare the reason obvious—his hedge fund’s returns have been sagging.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Americans become even more cynical and polarized.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The decision to send in state troopers – some on horseback – infuriated many protesters while drawing praise from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Those exemptions — and the government stipends many seminary students receive up to the age of 26 — have infuriated many Israelis.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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That leaves the volatile Joanne feeling shut out and bitterly resentful.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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But pretty soon the two interlopers into this small, grudge-holding but tight-knit community — the kind where, going back generations, everybody not only knows but is mightily resentful of everyone else’s business — develop a kind of outsider kinship.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country’s leadership, and star striker Sardar Azmoun wasn’t selected for the World Cup squad this year, reportedly because of a social media post that angered authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Red, dry hands that are sore and unsightly.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Soon, the cold water and the beach itself fill with people, everyone immobile and sore but deeply satisfied.—
E.R. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
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The ruling adds to a string of legal setbacks for Musk in his increasingly bitter feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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While this winter was colder and snowier than previous years, snowfall on the ground acted much like a blanket for ticks, providing shelter and warmth against the bitter cold temperatures.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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