bitterness
gb/bˈɪtɚnəs/ us/bˈɪtɚnəs/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
state
1
Strong anger and resentment
A strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or hurt because of something bad that happened.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone]'s bitterness about [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitterness' with 'sadness', but 'bitterness' usually includes anger or resentment, not just unhappiness.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
forgiveness (Letting go of anger or resentment toward someone.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
deep bitterness
|feel bitterness
|bitterness toward
|grow in bitterness
|bitterness and resentment
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
property
2
Sharp unpleasant taste
A strong taste that is not sweet, like black coffee or dark chocolate.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the bitterness of [food/drink]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'bitterness' with 'sourness', but sourness is acidic like lemon, while bitterness is more sharp and dry like black coffee.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
acridity (A more formal or technical term for a sharp, sometimes irritating taste.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
sweetness (The opposite taste sensation to bitterness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
slight bitterness
|bitter taste
|reduce bitterness
|bitterness of coffee
|bitterness in beer
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food
|taste
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
property
3
Harsh or unpleasant quality
The harsh or unpleasant quality of something, such as weather or speech.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the bitterness of [something unpleasant]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners might confuse this with emotional bitterness; this sense can be about weather or tone, not just feelings toward someone.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
harshness (General severity or unpleasantness.)
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acerbity (Formal term for sharpness in tone or manner.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
gentleness (Soft and kind quality instead of harshness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
bitterness of winter
|bitterness in his tone
|bitterness of defeat
கருப்பொருள்கள்
weather
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The bitterness of winter was hard to bear.
- I heard the bitterness in his voice.
- The team felt the bitterness of losing.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
bitterness
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚnəs/
US/bˈɪtɚnəs/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
bit - ter - ness (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: bitterness
- Plural: bitterness
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She knew the taste of bitterness after her loss.
- The medicine left a taste of bitterness in his mouth.