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- DictionaryBit·ter·ness/ˈbidərnəs/
noun
- 1. sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness: "the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness"
- 2. anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment: "he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice"
The meaning of BITTER is being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale.
Bitterness definition: a harsh, acrid taste that is one of the four basic taste sensations; a taste that is not sour, sweet, or salty. See examples of BITTERNESS used in a sentence.
BITTERNESS definition: 1. an unpleasantly sharp taste 2. a feeling of anger and unhappiness: 3. an unpleasantly sharp…. Learn more.
(of arguments, disagreements, etc. ) the fact of being very serious and unpleasant, with a lot of anger and hate involved. the bitterness of the conflict/dispute. (of food, etc.) the fact of having a strong, unpleasant taste that is not sweet. The flowers of the hop plant add bitterness to the beer. Check pronunciation: bitterness.
1. Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant. 2. Causing a sharply unpleasant, painful, or stinging sensation; harsh: enveloped in bitter cold; a bitter wind. 3. Difficult or distasteful to accept, admit, or bear: the bitter truth; bitter sorrow. 4. Proceeding from or exhibiting strong animosity: a bitter struggle; bitter foes.
What does the noun bitterness mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun bitterness . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
BITTER meaning: 1. Someone who is bitter is angry and unhappy because they cannot forget bad things that happened…. Learn more.
