bitterness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtərnəs/
Definition
A feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment, often long-lasting, caused by a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment.
Examples
His bitterness over the betrayal lingered for years, affecting all his relationships.
Despite her success, a trace of bitterness remained from her early struggles.
The speech was filled with bitterness, criticizing the government's policies.
How to Use bitterness
- bitterness over (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling of resentment about a specific event or situation. — "Her bitterness over the lost promotion was evident."
- bitterness towards (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling of resentment directed at a person or group. — "He felt a growing bitterness towards the system."
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