bitterness
bitterness Lexical Profile
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• noun
A deep feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment caused by unfair treatment or past disappointment.
"Years after the dispute ended, he finally let go of his bitterness and reconciled with his brother."
A sharp, pungent, or unpleasant taste that is not sweet, sour, or salty, characteristic of substances like dark chocolate, coffee, or citrus peel.
"A pinch of salt in the coffee grounds helps reduce the bitterness of the brew."
Extreme harshness, severity, or intensity, especially of cold weather or painful circumstances.
"The travelers were unprepared for the sheer bitterness of the Arctic winter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English biternes, derived from biter ('sharp, cutting, or acrid'), ultimately from the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to bite', combined with the noun-forming suffix -ness.