bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
英語
~ 4200
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
類義語
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.)
対義語
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
コロケーション
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
用法パターン：
the bitterness of [food/drink]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
類義語
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
対義語
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
コロケーション
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
テーマ
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
用法パターン：
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
類義語
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
対義語
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
コロケーション
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
テーマ
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
文法
辞書形
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
音節・強勢
bit - ter - ness （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
活用形
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.