bitterness

[bit-er-nis] / ˈbɪt ər nɪs /

NOUN

sourness

Synonyms

STRONG

acerbity acidity acridity astringency brackishness brininess piquancy pungency sharpness tartness vinegariness

Antonyms

WEAK

contentment geniality happiness sweetness

NOUN

agony

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anguish hostility pain sarcasm

STRONG

asperity distress harshness painfulness venom virulence

WEAK

acrimoniousness grievousness mordancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

comfort happiness joy

WEAK

contentment geniality sweetness

Example Sentences

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He took some dried willow bark from his medicine pouch and chewed it, gagging on its gritty bitterness.

From Literature

We know how this game ends: in bitterness and resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The word burst out of me, weighted with bitterness.

From Literature

I’ve unleashed too much bitterness; the conversation is impossible to save with jokes now.

From Literature

The raw bitterness displayed between the rivals underscores the challenge the companies will have working together.

From The Wall Street Journal