bitterness

US /ˈbɪt̬.ɚ.nəs/
UK /ˈbɪt̬.ɚ.nəs/
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1.

a feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment due to unfair treatment

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He felt a deep sense of bitterness after being betrayed by his friend.
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Her voice was full of bitterness as she recounted the injustice.
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resentmentrancoracrimonyanimosityhostility
2.

the quality of having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet

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The coffee had a distinct bitterness that some people enjoyed.
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The medicine left a lingering bitterness in her mouth.
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acriditytartnesspungencysharpnesssourness
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bitterbitter orangeto the bitter enda bitter pill (to swallow)