bitterness

[ˈbɪtənəs]

bitterness Definition

• 1. a sharp, pungent taste or smell; the quality of being bitter
• 2. anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment

Using bitterness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bitterness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bitterness of the medicine made it hard to swallow.

• Example

  She couldn't hide the bitterness in her voice when she spoke about her ex-husband.

• Example

  The bitterness between the two rival teams was palpable.

• Example

  He felt a sense of bitterness towards his former employer for not promoting him.

bitterness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bitterness

• acridity
• acerbity
• harshness
• resentment
• displeasure

Antonyms for bitterness

• sweetness
• kindness

Phrases with bitterness

• bitter pill to swallow

  an unpleasant fact or situation that is difficult to accept

  Example

  Losing the championship game was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.

• bitter end

  the final, often unfortunate, outcome of a situation

  Example

  The company fought to the bitter end to avoid bankruptcy.

• bitter sweet

  a mixture of happiness and sadness

  Example

  Graduation day was bittersweet for the students as they were happy to graduate but sad to leave their friends behind.

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Summary: bitterness in Brief

Bitterness [ˈbɪtənəs] refers to a sharp, pungent taste or smell, as well as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly. It can be used to describe the taste of medicine or food, as well as emotions such as resentment and displeasure. Common phrases include 'bitter pill to swallow,' 'bitter end,' and 'bittersweet.'