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A sharpness or lack of sweetness in taste
“However, supertasters may also snub vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, because they can detect a slight bitterness in their flavor as well.”
Harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character
“Samuel's derisive snort shocked Ellie, as did the bitterness in his voice.”
Characterized by misery or sorrow
“The cup of joy and consolation will be dashed suddenly out of our hands, and we shall find nothing to drink but the dregs of bitterness and sorrow.”
The fact or state of being unpleasant
“At that time, he did say to the people that one day they would experience the bitterness of war.”
A feeling of anger characterized by great resentment
“Her growing bitterness at being treated like a child was already threatening to incise frown lines on her diminutive features.”
A feeling of animosity or ill will towards someone
“Pinza never felt any particular bitterness toward his rival who, after all, had merely done what almost any other brother artist would have done in his place.”
Dissension or hostile disagreement between two or more parties
“Over the centuries, these two counterclaims were the cause of much disagreement and bitterness between the families.”
A feeling of envy or jealousy towards another
“Anita is plagued throughout the story by a feeling of bitterness at her sister's better fortune.”
A severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness
“He had, notwithstanding the bitterness of the cold, gone in pursuit of a large bear, armed with a musket, which he could use only as a club.”
A feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation
Feelings of doubt or apprehension about something
Acrimony, awkwardness, or bitterness manifested in a situation or behavior
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