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Definition of embitterment

embitterment

/ɪmˈbɪt.ɚ.mənt/
em · bit · ter · ment
Plural:embitterments
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Adjective:embittered
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• noun

1

A state or feeling of deep-seated resentment, cynicism, and hostility resulting from perceived unfairness or prolonged disappointment.

Example

"Years of overlooked promotions and broken promises left him with a profound sense of embitterment toward the company."

2

The act or process of making someone bitter, resentful, or antagonistic, or of aggravating an already unpleasant situation.

Example

"The harsh terms of the settlement only contributed to the further embitterment of relations between the two neighboring towns."

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• Nearby Words

embezzlement
embezzler
embitter
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emblem
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emblic

Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the early 17th century, formed from the verb 'embitter' (from the prefix 'em-' and Old English 'biter', meaning sharp or cutting) plus the suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embitterment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embitterment
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