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    Bitter

    /ˈbɪtər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A bitter substance or taste.
    He preferred his coffee without cream, appreciating its natural bitter.
    adjective
    Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
    The medicine had a bitter flavor that made it difficult to swallow.
    Characterized by strong animosity; resentful or cynical.
    Her bitter remarks about the competition revealed her jealousy.
    Causing sorrow or pain; painful to accept.
    It was a bitter disappointment to lose the championship game.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old English 'bitter' (cognate with Dutch 'bitter' and German 'bitter').

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bitter end:
    The final outcome of a difficult situation.
    bitter pill to swallow:
    A difficult situation or reality that is hard to accept.
    bitter sweet:
    A situation that has both positive and negative aspects.

    Related Words

    bitterness
    The quality of being bitter; resentment.
    bitterly
    In a way that expresses strong feelings of anger or resentment.
    bittersweet
    A mixture of both happy and sad emotions.

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling angry or frustrated, especially because of unfair treatment.
    He's been so bitter since he got passed over for that promotion.
    Describing someone who is overly cynical or resentful.
    She became bitter after years of bad relationships.