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more bitter
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most bitter
1
having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet
- The bitter taste of black coffee lingered on her tongue after she took a sip.
- He made a face at the bitter medicine, finding it difficult to swallow.
- He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate, preferring sweeter varieties.
- The bitter flavor of the arugula salad was balanced by the sweetness of the balsamic dressing.
- Despite its bitter taste, he appreciated the health benefits of eating kale in his salad.
2
(of a person) refusing or unable to let go of anger or hatred toward others or past events
- After losing the promotion, he became bitter and withdrew from social interactions.
- Despite her talents, she remained bitter about the missed opportunities in her career.
- The bitter old man spent his days complaining about the younger generation.
- Despite the years that had passed, she remained bitter about the way she had been treated at her old job.
- The breakup left him feeling bitter and unable to move on from the past.
3
extremely hard to endure or accept, often causing deep emotional pain or resentment
- Losing the championship by one point was a bitter experience for the team.
- The betrayal by her closest friend left her with a bitter feeling that was hard to shake off.
- It was a bitter truth to learn that he had been deceived for years.
- The bitter memory of their argument lingered long after they made amends.
- His bitter disappointment was evident when he didn’t receive the promotion he had worked so hard for.
4
extremely cold, causing a sharp, painful sensation
- The bitter wind cut through his coat, making him shiver.
- Even with gloves and a coat, the bitter wind cut through his layers.
- His face turned red from the bitter wind that whipped across the open field.
- The bitter air forced everyone to bundle up before stepping outside.
- The mountain’s bitter temperatures were a stark contrast to the mild weather in the valley.