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单词 bitterness
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Definition of bitterness in English:

bitterness

nounˈbɪtənəsˈbɪdərnəs
  • 1Sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness.

    the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Chaudron Ale Quebecoise is a clear straw color with a very light pale malt flavor with pronounced hop bitterness.
    • However, supertasters may also snub vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, because they can detect a slight bitterness in their flavor as well.
    • A beer in which neither the sweetness of the malt nor the bitterness of the hops predominates.
    Synonyms
    sharpness, acidity, pungency, acridity, tartness, sourness, harshness, vinegariness, acerbity
    resentment, resentfulness, embitteredness, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, discontent, grudge, pique, indignation, sourness, rancour, spite, sullenness, churlishness, moroseness, petulance, peevishness, spleen, acrimony
    trauma, pain, painfulness, agony, grief
    unpleasantness, disagreeableness, nastiness, awfulness
    upset, heartache, heartbreak, unhappiness, misery, wretchedness, sorrow, sadness, distress, desolation, despair, desperation, poignancy, tragedy
    intense cold, bitter cold, iciness, frostiness, chilliness, chill
    penetration, intensity, bite, nip, sting, sharpness, keenness, rawness, harshness, wintriness
    British informal parkiness
    acrimony, hostility, antipathy, antagonism, enmity, animus, friction, virulence, anger, rancour, spite, spitefulness, vindictiveness, viciousness, vitriol, savagery, ferocity, hate, hatred, loathing, detestation, venom, poison, bile, nastiness, ill feeling, ill will, bad blood, malignity, malevolence
    literary or archaic choler
  • 2Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.

    he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Objections causes bitterness between clubs which takes years to get over.
    • Trueman's especial tragedy was to make public the bitterness that he felt at the passing of his youth.
    • That night of July 18, 1914, the immortal Darcy seemed to feel the bitterness of defeat less than his supporters did.
    • The old are often surprised by the anger of the young, and the privileged jolted by the suddenly revealed bitterness of the disadvantaged.
    • Haman was an individual who allowed a slight to build up inside him until he was eaten up with anger, revenge, and bitterness.
    • Anger creates bitterness, which has great power.
    • Belittling the good reasons for breastfeeding is never justified to alleviate the guilt or unresolved bitterness for not being able.
    • Dr Abdullah felt that the current moment provided the best opportunity for wiping out the bitterness of the past.
    • Meanwhile the weavers' strike still continued in all its bitterness.
    • The bitterness of the dispute underscores what is at stake.
    • Elizabeth could see an expression of bitterness cross Constance's features.
    • Hillary is glad you are you are not holding on to bitterness, despite the financial loss.
    • I may come to feel in connection with my adversary that my bitterness is or has to be directed against a person.
    • Chaber also knew how to transform his vulnerability into gratitude, to avoid conveying an impression of bitterness.
    • Yet the Browns harbour no bitterness towards Waugh over the destruction of their business.
    • That means linking up with the bitterness exploding around public sector pay.
    • The farmers, likewise, are relieved that the conflict has not moved to court, which would have kept alive a bitterness.
    • Despite this calamity they managed to recount their story without any bitterness on the pilgrim walk.
    • Me, I'd be curled up in a fetal position in bed, railing against the bitterness of life.
    • Sarah won huge admiration in Ireland for her quiet dignity and refusal to feel bitterness.
    Synonyms
    resentment, resentfulness, embitteredness, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, discontent, grudge, pique, indignation, sourness, rancour, spite, sullenness, churlishness, moroseness, petulance, peevishness, spleen, acrimony

Definition of bitterness in US English:

bitterness

nounˈbɪdərnəsˈbidərnəs
  • 1Sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness.

    the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness
    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, supertasters may also snub vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, because they can detect a slight bitterness in their flavor as well.
    • The Chaudron Ale Quebecoise is a clear straw color with a very light pale malt flavor with pronounced hop bitterness.
    • A beer in which neither the sweetness of the malt nor the bitterness of the hops predominates.
    Synonyms
    sharpness, acidity, pungency, acridity, tartness, sourness, harshness, vinegariness, acerbity
    resentment, resentfulness, embitteredness, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, discontent, grudge, pique, indignation, sourness, rancour, spite, sullenness, churlishness, moroseness, petulance, peevishness, spleen, acrimony
    trauma, pain, painfulness, agony, grief
    intense cold, bitter cold, iciness, frostiness, chilliness, chill
    acrimony, hostility, antipathy, antagonism, enmity, animus, friction, virulence, anger, rancour, spite, spitefulness, vindictiveness, viciousness, vitriol, savagery, ferocity, hate, hatred, loathing, detestation, venom, poison, bile, nastiness, ill feeling, ill will, bad blood, malignity, malevolence
  • 2Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.

    he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Despite this calamity they managed to recount their story without any bitterness on the pilgrim walk.
    • Haman was an individual who allowed a slight to build up inside him until he was eaten up with anger, revenge, and bitterness.
    • That means linking up with the bitterness exploding around public sector pay.
    • The old are often surprised by the anger of the young, and the privileged jolted by the suddenly revealed bitterness of the disadvantaged.
    • Belittling the good reasons for breastfeeding is never justified to alleviate the guilt or unresolved bitterness for not being able.
    • Objections causes bitterness between clubs which takes years to get over.
    • Trueman's especial tragedy was to make public the bitterness that he felt at the passing of his youth.
    • That night of July 18, 1914, the immortal Darcy seemed to feel the bitterness of defeat less than his supporters did.
    • Me, I'd be curled up in a fetal position in bed, railing against the bitterness of life.
    • Hillary is glad you are you are not holding on to bitterness, despite the financial loss.
    • The farmers, likewise, are relieved that the conflict has not moved to court, which would have kept alive a bitterness.
    • I may come to feel in connection with my adversary that my bitterness is or has to be directed against a person.
    • Sarah won huge admiration in Ireland for her quiet dignity and refusal to feel bitterness.
    • Yet the Browns harbour no bitterness towards Waugh over the destruction of their business.
    • Elizabeth could see an expression of bitterness cross Constance's features.
    • Meanwhile the weavers' strike still continued in all its bitterness.
    • Anger creates bitterness, which has great power.
    • Dr Abdullah felt that the current moment provided the best opportunity for wiping out the bitterness of the past.
    • Chaber also knew how to transform his vulnerability into gratitude, to avoid conveying an impression of bitterness.
    • The bitterness of the dispute underscores what is at stake.
    Synonyms
    resentment, resentfulness, embitteredness, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, discontent, grudge, pique, indignation, sourness, rancour, spite, sullenness, churlishness, moroseness, petulance, peevishness, spleen, acrimony
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