bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 4200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
bit - ter - ness (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.