bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
Engels
~ 4200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
Woordcombinaties
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
Gebruikspatroon:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
Synoniemen
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
Antoniemen
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
Woordcombinaties
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
Thema's
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
Gebruikspatroon:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
Synoniemen
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
Antoniemen
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
Woordcombinaties
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
Thema's
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
bit - ter - ness (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.