bitterness

nounB1 · Intermediate

Strong angry feeling that lasts a long time.

Meanings of «bitterness»

1 · noun

strong angry feeling that lasts a long time

Years of bitterness hurt her relationship with her brother.

2 · noun

a strong sour or unpleasant taste

The bitterness of the coffee surprised me at first.

Similar: sournesstartness

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«bitterness» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

bad feelings toward someone

grudgeanger you keep for a long time about the pastHe still holds a grudge against his brother.

resentmentangry feeling about unfair treatmentShe felt resentment when others got the prize.

bitternessa deep, sour anger that lastsThere was bitterness in his voice.

spitewanting to hurt someone on purposeShe broke his toy out of spite.

Word family

bitter A2 · adjectivebitterly B1 · adverbbitterness B1 · noun

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