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Plural for a sharpness or lack of sweetness in taste
“However, supertasters may also snub vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, because they can detect a slight bitterness in their flavor as well.”
Plural for harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character
“Samuel's derisive snort shocked Ellie, as did the bitterness in his voice.”
Plural for characterized by misery or sorrow
“The cup of joy and consolation will be dashed suddenly out of our hands, and we shall find nothing to drink but the dregs of bitterness and sorrow.”
Plural for the fact or state of being unpleasant
“At that time, he did say to the people that one day they would experience the bitterness of war.”
Plural for a feeling of anger characterized by great resentment
“Her growing bitterness at being treated like a child was already threatening to incise frown lines on her diminutive features.”
Plural for a feeling of animosity or ill will towards someone
“Pinza never felt any particular bitterness toward his rival who, after all, had merely done what almost any other brother artist would have done in his place.”
Plural for dissension or hostile disagreement between two or more parties
“Over the centuries, these two counterclaims were the cause of much disagreement and bitterness between the families.”
Plural for a feeling of envy or jealousy towards another
“Anita is plagued throughout the story by a feeling of bitterness at her sister's better fortune.”
Plural for a severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness
“He had, notwithstanding the bitterness of the cold, gone in pursuit of a large bear, armed with a musket, which he could use only as a club.”
Plural for a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation
Plural for feelings of doubt or apprehension about something
Plural for acrimony, awkwardness, or bitterness manifested in a situation or behavior
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