bitterness
Example Sentences
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It can be a long season if the bitterness of the major league rejection of the winter lingers into the spring and summer, but Kelly does not see that in Turner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Earlier in the season there was only bitterness and rancour at Celtic Park.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Such a cloying tone from the queen of bitterness!
From Slate • May 6, 2026
The brown butter lends a nutty undertone and caramel depth, a quiet bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The chocolate was amazingly smooth with no bitterness, and the caramel had a touch of maple flavor.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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