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Word: Bitter
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English biter, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German bitter, and probably to bite
ˈbɪtə
having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet
Short Definition:not sweet
Examples:- raw berries have an intensely bitter flavour
feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment
Short Definition:angry and resentful
Examples:- I don't feel jealous or bitter
- she wept bitter tears of self-reproach
painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate
Short Definition:painful to accept
Examples:- today's decision has come as a bitter blow
- she knew from bitter experience how treacherous such feelings could be
(of wind or weather) intensely cold
Short Definition:intensely cold
Examples:- a bitter February night
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