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Bitterness
01
the sharp and unpleasant taste often found in coffee, dark chocolate, or certain vegetables
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
bitternesses
Examples
The bitterness of the black coffee lingered on her palate.
02
a feeling and attitude of resentment or hostility towards others, often stemming from past experiences of pain, betrayal, or disappointment
Examples
The bitter argument between friends left a lingering sense of bitterness that strained their relationship.
Lexical Tree
bitterness
bitter
