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    Amertume (en. Bitterness)

    a.mer.tym

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of bitterness, often caused by disappointment or emotional pain.
    The bitterness of his separation was palpable.
    L'amertume de sa séparation était palpable.
    Bitter taste, like that of an unripe fruit.
    The bitterness of the grapefruit can be unpleasant for some.
    L'amertume du pamplemousse peut être désagréable pour certains.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'amare', meaning bitter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in bitterness
    To live constantly with feelings of disillusionment.
    vivre dans l'amertume
    to nurture bitterness
    To maintain feelings of resentment or disappointment.
    nourrir de l'amertume
    to express one's bitterness
    To manifest one's feelings of sadness or disappointment.
    exprimer son amertume

    Related Words

    bitter
    Having a harsh or unpleasant taste.
    amer
    resentment
    Emotion that results from anger or disappointment.
    rancœur
    disappointment
    Feeling of dissatisfaction or loss of hope.
    déception

    Slang Meanings

    hidden resentment
    He has a vengeful bitterness towards those who betrayed him.
    Il a une amertume rancunière envers ceux qui l'ont trahi.
    feeling of betrayal
    She lives with bitterness due to her former employer.
    Elle vit avec une amertume due à son ancien employeur.