Bitter

Having a sharp, pungent taste or odor that is unpleasant and often lingering. Beyond the literal sense, 'bitter' often describes a state of deep resentment, disappointment, or cynicism resulting from negative experiences or perceived injustices. It signifies an emotional state marked by anger, sadness, and a loss of hope, often accompanied by a desire for revenge or at least an acknowledgement of suffering. It can also refer to intensely cold and harsh weather.

Bitter meaning with examples

The medicine had a distinctly bitter taste, making it difficult for the child to swallow without grimacing and needing a large glass of water to chase it down.
After years of hard work and lack of recognition, she grew bitter towards her superiors, feeling her contributions were consistently overlooked and unappreciated.
The bitter wind whipped through the barren landscape, cutting through layers of clothing and leaving skin feeling numb and exposed, threatening frostbite.
He delivered a bitter condemnation of the government's policies, accusing them of betraying the working class and exacerbating inequality throughout the entire nation.

Bitter Synonyms

acrid acrimonious astringent bitterly cold bleak cynical embittered harsh jaded resentful sardonic severe tart

Bitter Antonyms

agreeable amiable balmy content forgiving kind mild optimistic pleasant sweet

Bitter Crossword Answers

3 Letters

ALE

4 Letters

SORE ACID BEER SOUR TART

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ACERB ACRID ALOES

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ACIDIC BITING

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CYNICAL TRABANT CAUSTIC ACERBIC

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VIRULENT BITINGLY BITTERLY

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RESENTFUL SULFUROUS VITRIOLIC

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BITTERNESS BLISTERING SULPHUROUS PIERCINGLY

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ACRIMONIOUS