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• bitterness — bitter ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet. 2) causing pain or unhappiness. 3) feeling anger, hurt, and resentment. 4) (of a conflict) harsh and acrimonious. 5) (of wind or weather) intensely cold. ► NOUN 1) …   English terms dictionary

• bitterness — noun 1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill will (Freq. 7) • Syn: ↑resentment, ↑gall, ↑rancor, ↑rancour • Derivationally related forms: ↑rancorous (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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• bitter — /ˈbɪtə / (say bituh) adjective 1. having a harsh, disagreeable taste, like that of quinine. 2. hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow. 3. causing pain; piercing; stinging: bitter cold. 4. characterised by intense animosity: bitter… …