bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
Inglês
~ 4200
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
Colocações
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
Padrão de uso:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
Sinónimos
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
Antónimos
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
Colocações
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
Temas
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
Padrão de uso:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
Erro comum:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
Sinónimos
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
Antónimos
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
Colocações
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
Temas
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
Sílabas e acento
bit - ter - ness (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.