bitterness

noun

Definition of bitternessnext
1
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will he still harbored an implacable bitterness against the company that had fired him

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2
as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality the bitterness of the coffee suggested that it had been reheated

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3
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness there's a bitterness in the air, so let's build a fire in the fireplace

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4
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression complained with great bitterness about the ill treatment he had always received

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitterness
  1. hostility
  2. bite
  3. chill
  4. severity
  5. grudge
  6. edge
  7. anger
  8. hatred
Noun
  • The Jordanian government announced the closure of the crossing amid the hostility.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
  • TikTok has long denied having any links to the Chinese government, and the federal government has not made public any of the specific intelligence it’s used to justify its hostility against the company.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.
    Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Drinking a hot drink with steam may also reduce sneezing, chills, and fatigue.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But according to anonymous former employees in her native Sweden, her demeanor is anything but chill.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of chill
Noun
  • Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Ravens, magpies and even common urban crows have demonstrated impressive feats of intelligence, from using traffic lights to crack nuts to remembering human faces and even holding grudges.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Both are brazenly transactional, and cling tenaciously to grudges.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of grudge
Noun
  • Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.
    Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • The shooting captivated the nation, both for the brutality of the crime and for the anger and frustration many people expressed about the health care insurance system.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That sparked anger from Crimson Tide fans and SEC execs.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of anger
Noun
  • All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • But this act also gave people permission to go far enough—to acknowledge their righteous hatred of our depraved health-care system, and even to conjure something funny or silly or joyous out of that hate.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near bitterness

bitterly

bitterness

bit the dust

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