bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
Engelsk
~ 4200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
Bruksmønster:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
Ordkombinasjoner
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
Temaer
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Substantiv
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
Bruksmønster:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
Synonymer
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
Antonymer
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
Ordkombinasjoner
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
Temaer
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Substantiv
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
Bruksmønster:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
Vanlig feil:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
Synonymer
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
Antonymer
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
Ordkombinasjoner
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
Temaer
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
Stavelser og trykk
bit - ter - ness (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.