bitterness

[US]/ˈbɪtənɪs/
[UK]/'bɪtɚnɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. intense pain or distress caused by a difficult experience, grief or disappointment

Phrases & Collocations

bitterness of defeat

bitterness in life

bitterness of betrayal

bitterness of regret

bitterness of heartbreak

bitterness of loss

Example Sentences

bitterness that festered and grew.

Her cup of bitterness was full.

nationalism is too easily convertible into bitterness and selfishness.

the bitterness that edged her voice.

detected a shade of bitterness in her remarks.

She was full of hatred and bitterness.

in her bitterness she felt that all rejoicing was mockery.

she could not keep a tincture of bitterness out of her voice.

she let his bitterness go unremarked .

all the old bitterness began to well up inside her again.

If you have tasted the bitterness of gall,you know better the sweetness of honey.

Her cold bitterness had turned her heart to stone and all hope to an un-mendable rift deep within her soul.

By the technology of de-bittering,ginseng flower extract is treated and the light bitterness and unique smell of ginseng flower are kept and improved.

Huanghe! We will follow your example to be brave and great. Now here, we will elocnte a long poem to whine our bitterness to you.

From the alighting board comes not as of old the spirituous, fragrant smell of honey and bitterness, and the whiff of heat from the multitudes within.

bitterness that has warped your judgment. See also Synonyms at incline ,predilection

22 6 And he overcame the bitterness not by bodily strength, not by force of arms; But by word he overcame the smiter, recalling the sworn covenants with their fathers.

Real-world Examples

But there's still some bitterness there, right?

Source: Coffee Tasting Guide

Tess accepted his bitterness, not understanding the details.

Source: Tess of the d'Urbervilles (abridged version)

But that doesn't completely explain its bitterness.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

He couldn't stand the bitterness of the coffee.

Source: In the process of honing one's listening skills.

Appreciate the bitterness of grapefruit or the sourness of rhubarb.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

I questioned my judgment on Jessica's bitterness at lunch today.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

Or perhaps certain herbs and spices might counteract the bitterness, she says.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American September 2020 Collection

He wanted to play adults who were complicated, who understood the bitterness of compromise.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

For me, skimming espresso massively reduces the bitterness.

Source: Coffee Tasting Guide

But because they're grown in volcanic soil, they do have a slight more bitterness to them.

Source: Gourmet Base

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