bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
Английский
~ 4200
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
Коллокации
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
Темы
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
Модель употребления:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
Синонимы
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
Антонимы
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
Коллокации
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
Темы
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
Модель употребления:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
Частая ошибка:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
Синонимы
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
Антонимы
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
Коллокации
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
Темы
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
Слоги и ударение
bit - ter - ness (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.