bitterly
gb/bˈɪtɚli/ us/bˈɪtɚli/
B1
English
~ 3500
keserűen, neheztelve, keservesen, fájdalmasan, dermesztően, csípősen, metszően
B2
1
keserűen
B1
neheztelve
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] bitterly [verb]
She bitterly complained about the unfair decision.
Keserűen panaszkodott az igazságtalan döntés miatt.
He bitterly resented the way he was treated.
Keserűen neheztelt amiatt, ahogyan bántak vele.
They bitterly opposed the new law.
The player bitterly protested the referee’s call.
Learner examples
She bitterly complained to her boss.
Keserűen panaszkodott a főnökének.
He bitterly hated the idea.
Keserű gyűlölettel gondolt az ötletre.
They bitterly opposed the plan.
He bitterly argued with his friend.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterly' with 'badly' when describing emotions, but 'bitterly' refers to strong negative feelings, not poor quality.
Meaning
In a way showing strong anger
Collocations
bitterly complain
|bitterly resent
|bitterly oppose
|bitterly protest
Synonyms
resentfully (Similar in meaning but often less intense than 'bitterly'.)
Antonyms
graciously (Shows kindness and acceptance instead of anger or resentment.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that shows you are very angry or upset.
In a manner that expresses intense anger, resentment, or hostility.
B2
2
keservesen
B2
fájdalmasan
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] bitterly [verb]
She bitterly wept when she heard the news.
Keservesen sírt, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
He bitterly regretted his decision.
Keservesen megbánta a döntését.
They bitterly mourned their loss.
She bitterly recalled the painful memory.
Learner examples
She bitterly cried for hours.
Órákig keservesen sírt.
He bitterly missed his family.
Fájdalmasan hiányzott neki a családja.
They bitterly remembered the accident.
She bitterly regretted her choice.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'very' with 'bitterly', but 'bitterly' already means 'very strongly'.
Meaning
In a way showing great sadness
Collocations
bitterly cry
|bitterly weep
|bitterly mourn
Synonyms
sorrowfully (Emphasizes sadness without necessarily implying resentment.)
Antonyms
joyfully (Expresses happiness instead of sadness or pain.)
Themes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that shows you are very sad or hurt.
In a manner that expresses deep sorrow, grief, or emotional pain.
B1
3
Usage pattern:
bitterly [adjective]
It was bitterly cold outside.
Dermesztően hideg volt odakint.
The wind blew bitterly across the plain.
A szél csípősen fújt végig a síkságon.
We walked home on a bitterly freezing night.
Learner examples
It is bitterly cold today.
Ma dermesztően hideg van.
The wind is blowing bitterly.
Csípősen fúj a szél.
We waited in the bitterly cold air.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'bitterly' with 'bit' or 'a little', but 'bitterly' here means extremely and unpleasantly.
Meaning
Extremely unpleasant due to cold
Collocations
bitterly cold
|bitterly freezing
Synonyms
severely (Can be used for cold but also other extreme conditions; less emotionally charged.)
Antonyms
mildly (Describes weather that is gentle and not extreme.)
Themes
weather
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very unpleasant because of very cold weather or wind.
To an intensely unpleasant degree because of cold weather or wind.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bitterly
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚli/
US/bˈɪtɚli/
Syllables & stress
bit - terly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bitterly
- Plural: bitterlies
Word family
Forms
bitterlies
noun
Core family
bitter
adjective A2
bitterness
noun B2
Related words
embitter
verb
embittered
adjective
Expressions
bitterly cold
1/bˈɪtɚli kˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
Extremely cold weather condition
Very, very cold weather that feels bad.
Examples
- It was bitterly cold this morning.
- The team played in bitterly cold conditions.
bitterly disappointed
1/bˈɪtɚli dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntɪd/
fixed phrase
Very unhappy about an outcome
Feeling very sad or unhappy because something did not happen as you wanted.
Examples
- She was bitterly disappointed when she failed the exam.
- We were bitterly disappointed with the final result.
bitterly oppose
1/bˈɪtɚli əpˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
Strongly disagree and try to stop something
To be very much against something and try to stop it.
Examples
- They bitterly opposed the new policy.
- Many residents bitterly opposed the construction plan.
bitterly regret
1/bˈɪtɚli ɹɪɡɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Feel deep regret about something
To feel very sorry about something you did or that happened.
Examples
- He bitterly regretted not telling her the truth.
- I bitterly regret my decision.