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   bitter

   /ˈbɪtə/

   adjective

   • 1. having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet: "raw berries have an intensely bitter flavour" Similar sharpacidacidicpungentacridtartsourbitingharshunsweetenedvinegaryacetousacerbarchaic, technical:acerbicOpposite sweet
   • ▪ (of chocolate) dark and unsweetened.
   • 2. feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment: "I don't feel jealous or bitter" Similar resentfulembitteredaggrieveddissatisfieddisgruntleddiscontentedgrudge-bearinggrudgingbegrudgingindignantrancorousspleneticspitefuljaundicedill-disposedsullensourchurlishmorosepetulantpeevishwith a chip on one's shoulderOpposite magnanimouscontent
   • ▪ (of a conflict, argument, or opponent) full of anger and acrimony: "a bitter five-year legal battle" Similar acrimoniousvirulentangryrancorousspitefulvindictiveviciousvitriolicsavagehostileferociousscathingantagonistichate-filledvenomouspoisonousacridbiliousnastyill-naturedmaligncholericOpposite amicable
   • 3. painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate: "today's decision has come as a bitter blow" Similar painfulunpleasantdisagreeablenastycruelawfuldistressingdisquietingdisturbingupsettingharrowingheartbreakingheart-rendingagonizingunhappymiserablewretchedsadpoignantgrievoustraumatictragicchillingmortifyinggallingvexatiousrare:distressfulOpposite welcome
   • 4. (of wind or weather) intensely cold: "a bitter February night" Similar intensely coldbitterly coldfreezingicyicy-coldarcticglacialfrostyfrigidchillypiercingpenetratingbitingnippingstingingsharpkeenrawharshwintryinformal:nippyparkyBalticliterary:chillOpposite warmbalmy

   noun

   • 1. beer that is strongly flavoured with hops and has a bitter taste, brewed by top fermentation: British "a pint of bitter"
   • 2. alcohol flavoured with bitter plant extracts, used as an additive in cocktails or as a medicinal substance to promote appetite or digestion: "a dash of bitters"

   Word Origin Old Englishbiter, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German bitter, and probably to bite.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBITTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Bitter can mean angry and unhappy, having a sharp taste, or extremely cold. Learn how to use bitter in different contexts with synonyms, idioms, and translations.

   • English (US)

     Someone who is bitter is angry and unhappy because they...

   • Bitterly

     BITTERLY definition: 1. in a way that shows strong negative...

   • Znaczenie Bitter, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     BITTER definicja: 1. Someone who is bitter is angry and...

   • Bitter Spanish Translation

     BITTER translate: resentido, amargo, amargo, resentido, de...

   • Bitter: French Translation

     BITTER translate: amer/amère, âpre, amer/amère, âpre,...

   • Bitter: German Translation

     bitter translate: bitter, bitter, bitter, bitterkalt. Learn...

   • Bitter: Thai Translation

     bitter translate: ขม, ขมขื่น, ซึ่งเป็นศัตรู, หนาวจัด. Learn...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bitterBitter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of bitter as an adjective, noun, verb, and adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Bitter can refer to a taste sensation, a negative emotion, a harsh tone, or a cold temperature.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › bitterBITTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Bitter is an adjective that describes something with a harsh, disagreeable taste, or something that causes pain, resentment, or hostility. It can also be a noun for a type of beer or a verb for making something bitter. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of bitter.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBITTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Bitter can mean angry, unpleasant, or cold, or describe a taste, a drink, or a plant. Learn how to use bitter in different contexts with synonyms, idioms, and translations.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBITTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. having or denoting an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange or coffee dregs → Compare sour (sense 1).... Click for more definitions.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bitterBitter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Bitter means "having a sharp or harsh flavor." Bitter describes a particular pungent taste, like the sharpness of very dark chocolate (which is sometimes called bittersweet for its mixture of the two flavors).

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbitter adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of bitter adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.