bitter
Example Sentences
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Stir often to avoid burning the spices, which will result in a bitter taste.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Today, Derna is a changed city, but the memory of the 2023 tragedy remains bitter.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Johann Wadephul described losing out to Portugal and Austria as a "bitter defeat" after a vote on which countries would become one of the five new members of the council was held on Wednesday evening.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
But after taking the lead and giving away a clumsy penalty to make the score 1-1, Arsenal had to face the bitter reality of extra time and a penalty shootout.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
“Trust you, Nell?” she snapped with a bitter laugh.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing bitter
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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