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Meaning of the word bitter in English

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bitter

US /ˈbɪt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈbɪt.ər/
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Adjective

1.

having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet

Example:
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The coffee was very bitter without sugar.
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She added a slice of lemon to cut the bitter taste.
Antonym:
sweet sugary
2.

feeling or showing deep and intense sorrow or resentment

Example:
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He felt bitter about losing the competition.
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Her words were full of bitter criticism.
Synonym:
resentful acrimonious rancorous sarcastic caustic
3.

difficult or unpleasant to accept or experience

Example:
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It was a bitter pill to swallow, but he had to admit defeat.
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They faced bitter opposition to their plans.
Synonym:
harsh severe unpleasant distasteful
4.

(of weather or a season) intensely cold

Example:
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We endured a bitter winter with heavy snow.
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The wind was bitter and cut through our clothes.
Synonym:
freezing piercing harsh severe
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bitterness bitter orange to the bitter end a bitter pill (to swallow)