bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
Angielski
~ 4200
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
Kolokacje
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
Tematy
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
Schemat użycia:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
Synonimy
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
Antonimy
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
Kolokacje
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
Tematy
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
Schemat użycia:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
Częsty błąd:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
Synonimy
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
|
acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
Antonimy
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
Kolokacje
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
Tematy
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
Sylaby i akcent
bit - ter - ness (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.