CEFR B2

bitterness

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: resentment, rancor, acrimony, gall

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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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