Adjective
/ˈbitər/,
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bitterer, comparative; bitterest, superlative;
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Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet
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the raw berries have an intensely bitter flavor
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(of chocolate) Dark and unsweetened
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(of people or their feelings or behavior) Angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment
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I don't feel jealous or bitter
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(of a conflict, argument, or opponent) Full of anger and acrimony
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a bitter, five-year legal battle
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(often used for emphasis) Painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate
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today's decision has come as a bitter blow
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(of wind, cold, or weather) Intensely cold
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a bitter wind blowing from the east
Web Definitions:
- comparative form of bitter: more bitter