embittered
Example Sentences
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Today it is a symbol of a people who still seem poisoned and embittered by an attack that happened a quarter of a century ago.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Just make sure you don’t become so aggrieved or embittered that you let it affect your job performance.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
The novel is narrated by Karishma’s embittered son Mohit decades after the events, and his attitude toward most of the family is cynical and contemptuous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Rapp plays the part of a lover embittered by the lingering presence of a third party in her relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
For a moment, a brief flicker of joy had washed across the thin, embittered face.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
