bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
Englanti
~ 4200
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
Käyttömalli:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
Synonyymit
resentment (Focuses more on the sense of unfairness rather than emotional sharpness.)
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grudge (Implies holding onto anger over time, often toward a specific person.)
Antonyymit
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
Kollokaatiot
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
Teemat
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She still feels great bitterness toward her former boss.
- His bitterness over the divorce lasted for years.
- The team's bitterness at losing was clear to everyone.
- Bitterness filled his voice when he spoke about the past.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He feels bitterness toward his old friend.
- There is bitterness between the two families.
- Her bitterness grew after she lost her job.
- Bitterness can hurt your heart.
Substantiivi
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
Käyttömalli:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
Synonyymit
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
Antonyymit
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
Kollokaatiot
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
Teemat
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- The dark chocolate has a pleasant bitterness.
- She added sugar to soften the coffee's bitterness.
- Some people enjoy the bitterness of IPA beers.
- Cooking can reduce the vegetable's natural bitterness.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I like the bitterness of tea.
- Sugar can hide the bitterness in coffee.
- The soup had a little bitterness.
- He enjoys the bitterness in beer.
Substantiivi
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
Käyttömalli:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
Synonyymit
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
Antonyymit
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
Kollokaatiot
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
Teemat
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- The bitterness of winter kept them indoors.
- There was a bitterness in his tone that surprised her.
- They endured the bitterness of defeat with quiet dignity.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
Tavut ja painotus
bit - ter - ness (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
leave a bitter taste in someone's mouth
1/lˈiv ə bˈɪtɚ tˈeɪst ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz mˈaʊθ/
idiom
Cause lasting negative feelings
To make someone feel upset or unhappy about an experience for a long time.
Esimerkit
- The unfair decision left a bitter taste in her mouth.
- Losing the contract left a bitter taste in their mouths.
sweetness and bitterness
1/swˈitnəs ˈænd bˈɪtɚnəs/
fixed phrase
Mix of good and bad aspects
Having both nice and unpleasant parts at the same time.
Esimerkit
- Life is full of sweetness and bitterness.
- Their relationship had its sweetness and bitterness.
taste of bitterness
1/tˈeɪst əv bˈɪtɚnəs/
fixed phrase
Experience of unpleasantness or resentment
A feeling or taste that is unpleasant, either in food or emotions.
Esimerkit
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.