bitter — having a sharp, unpleasant taste; feeling anger and disappointment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; feeling anger and disappointment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪtər/
Example Sentences
- After losing the lottery by one number, he felt bitter about his terrible luck.
- The bitter winter made everyone dream of tropical beaches.
- She smiled sweetly while making bitter comments about her ex-boyfriend.
bitter
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɪtər/]
having a sharp, unpleasant taste; feeling anger and disappointment
She sips the strong coffee and winces — it's so bitter she nearly spits it out.
Bitter heart sees glitter as litter
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'bitter' derives from Old Germanic roots meaning 'to bite' or 'to cut', reflecting the sharp, biting sensation of a bitter taste on the tongue. The etymology captures the physical sensation of bitterness as analogous to being bitten or stung.
Breakdown
bite (to bite, cut) + -er (adjective suffix), literally 'that which bites', describing the sharp, penetrating quality of bitter taste.
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📝Examples
“After losing the lottery by one number, he felt bitter about his terrible luck.”
“The bitter winter made everyone dream of tropical beaches.”
“She smiled sweetly while making bitter comments about her ex-boyfriend.”
“The bitter medicine worked better than the sweet-tasting one.”
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