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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitterness
Noun
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International pressure is growing as the United Nations urged both sides to prevent a resurgence of hostilities.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Soon, hundreds of thousands of Gazans would enter Israel daily for work, and Gaza's economy became tied to Israel's, but hostility persisted.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The upstairs seating area is more casual, a spot to have a bite and a drink or perhaps enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine before your table is ready, with balcony seating that overlooks busy Las Olas Boulevard.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Celery With Peanut Butter Take a bite of crunchy, crisp healthy celery topped with smooth, creamy peanut butter for a satisfying snack.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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Just over two years ago, on Feb. 4, 2023, the observatory measured what was likely the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the United States, minus 108 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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With wind chills in Kansas City expected to feel as low as -18F (-28C) today (Tuesday), Concacaf postponed the first leg of the first-round match by a day.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the type and severity, symptoms might include dry, flaky skin that itches, cracks, appears red, or forms blisters.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Allergic reactions can lead to a variety of symptoms with varying degrees of severity.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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But Trump maintains a disdain for federal bureaucrats and holds an enduring grudge about the investigation, led by the IC, into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.—
Peter Schroeder,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025
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Assuming the worst of your friends prolongs a grudge as the moon and Mars clash.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
1 Jan. 2025
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Each take, often running over 12 minutes long, captured the rawness of her journey — her anger, her tears, and her vulnerability.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tapping into his own anger helped bring Kelly's character out, Sullivan explains.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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He’s been terrified, in love, hit in the head and, most often, in a state of bitter hatred.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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There was a conscious decision made not to blow up the church, because that's so symbolic of hatred, and that was a sacred building for the entire Walnut Grove community on the show and off the show.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Bitterness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitterness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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