😤Bitterness

noun
/ˈbɪtərnəs/

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
a feeling of anger and unhappiness caused by unfair treatment or disappointment

Example Sentences

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

His bitterness after the breakup was evident to everyone.

Synonyms

resentment, acrimony, rancor, hostility, sorrow, displeasure
Entry 1
resentment, acrimony, rancor
Entry 2
resentment, rancor, hostility, sorrow, displeasure

Antonyms

sweetness, kindness, forgiveness, joy, happiness, contentment
Entry 1
sweetness, kindness, forgiveness
Entry 2
joy, happiness, contentment

Collocations

feel bitterness, taste of bitterness, overcome bitterness, deep bitterness, lingering bitterness, bitterness of defeat, bitterness towards
Entry 1
feel bitterness, taste of bitterness, overcome bitterness
Entry 2
deep bitterness, lingering bitterness, bitterness of defeat, bitterness towards

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