bitterness

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being bitter, sharp, or acrid, in either a literal or figurative sense; implacableness; resentfulness; severity; keenness of reproach or sarcasm; deep distress, grief, or vexation of mind.

A state of extreme impiety or enmity to God.

Dangerous error, or schism, tending to draw persons to apostasy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

resentment gall rancor acrimony rancour bitter jaundice acerbity tartness acridity venom malice loathing heartache pique

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Antonyms

amity jones paradise will type style

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Hypernyms

taste hostility enmity ill-will disagreeableness taste sensation

Hyponyms

score envy grudge grievance acerbity acridity

Phrases with the word

acridity bitterness b alcoholic bitterness

Examples

Be sure to guard in your heart the joy of the Holy Spirit, and do not allow the evil one to pour out his bitterness. Beware! Beware, lest the Paradise that exists in you turns into Hell. Nectarios of Aegina

To expect too much is to have a sentimental view of life and this is a softness that ends in bitterness. Flannery O’Connor

It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail. Lech Wałęsa

The bitterness of studying is preferable to the bitterness of ignorance. Filipino Proverb

In this world a pint of sweetness and a barrel of bitterness. Maltese Proverb

Eat the wind and swallow bitterness. Portuguese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

bittern bittern heron Bitterne bitternut bitternut hickory bitterroot