bitterness

noun

Definition of bitternessnext
1
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will he still harbored an implacable bitterness against the company that had fired him

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2
as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality the bitterness of the coffee suggested that it had been reheated

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3
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness there's a bitterness in the air, so let's build a fire in the fireplace

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4
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression complained with great bitterness about the ill treatment he had always received

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitterness
  1. hostility
  2. bite
  3. chill
  4. severity
  5. grudge
  6. edge
  7. anger
  8. hatred
Noun
  • Soon afterward, the U.S. said the system would not be deployed to Ukraine, with deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh telling reporters that the war between Russia and Ukraine differed to hostilities in the Middle East.
    Michael D. Carroll AND Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In January, the World Bank and Ipsos, a market research firm, estimated that nearly 60% of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed by hostilities.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.
    Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Halfway through the shift, the wind chill nipped at Kim by the front door.
    Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The wind chill values tomorrow (Saturday) morning will probably be negative five to negative 10.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of chill
Noun
  • Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Her storylines involved deep vulnerability, immense grit, and intense personal grudges that often got her character into trouble with both her family and the law.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione, who’s expected to enter a not guilty plea, reportedly harbored a grudge against insurance companies that profit by denying claims filed by people overwhelmed by medical expenses.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of grudge
Noun
  • Outlook: The Gators’ depth on the edge dwindles with the exits of Pyburn and Searcy.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In contrast, Venus-like planets on the inner edge of extrasolar habitable zones are thought to have what is known as stagnant lid geophysics in which there is no systematic carbon recycling of the planet’s atmosphere.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Wednesday's extraordinary display of Elon Musk's social media power saw the world's richest man funnel the anger of his hundreds of millions of online followers against a bipartisan compromise funding bill.
    Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The outpouring of anger at health insurers following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson continues a cycle of rage that dates back decades.
    Noam N. Levey, Fortune Well, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of anger
Noun
  • All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • But this act also gave people permission to go far enough—to acknowledge their righteous hatred of our depraved health-care system, and even to conjure something funny or silly or joyous out of that hate.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near bitterness

bitterly

bitterness

bit the dust

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