bitter

Example Sentences

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Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It's been a bitter 10-week showdown, which revealed just how angry Prince Harry still is with the press.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While potassium salt has a similar flavor, it can develop a slightly bitter taste when heated.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite my penchant for outer space films and my affinity for Gosling’s work, the millennial cringe of it all left a bitter taste in my mouth.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

As he spoke, he added a handful of leaves to the cauldron, and a bitter, acrid scent rose from it.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell