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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as in enraged
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
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
Even embittered labor disputes eventually get resolved, and all parties return to making money.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The story follows Jean Valjean, an embittered convict who stole bread to feed his sister’s starving family.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 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
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
Even embittered labor disputes eventually get resolved, and all parties return to making money.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The story follows Jean Valjean, an embittered convict who stole bread to feed his sister’s starving family.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 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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New menu items include angry lobster mafaldine, crudo di Catch with salmon, tuna and hamachi topped with yuzu vinaigrette and miso-mushroom wagyu.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Massie has enraged Trump by voting against his signature tax and spending bill and by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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That change, which postponed the 2025 election to 2026, enraged some residents.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Beyond the physical destruction, the Great War, as it was then known, destroyed a world where many people believed in progress and gradual advance and replaced it with a cynical and desperate world, in which nations and ideologies were natural and necessary enemies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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As for Tom, he’s blindsided by Carl and his former partner arranging the deal with the Department of Defense and even more deeply bruised by handing over precious VA personal data to men who spend their days dreaming up cynical ways to exploit it for profit.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
24 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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The British capitulation infuriated many colonists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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But while Julie was raised by her struggling, resentful aunt, Chloe was adopted by the rich VanHuusen family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The move angered some Senate Republicans who fear Paxton is an easier opponent for Democrat James Talarico.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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That only angered @msgigggles, who apparently refuses to back down until the extended sizes are available at every Walmart across this great land.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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In the circle, the junior allowed just four hits and struck out nine despite a sore arm.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Righty reliever Garrett Whitlock had an injection for his sore left knee on Wednesday night.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The bitter campaign is emblematic of broader debates within the Democratic Party over the role of money in politics.—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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The two longtime neighbors are locked in a bitter and costly legal dispute.—
DANA HEDGPETH THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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“Embittered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embittered. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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