bitter
bi ter
- n English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
- n the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
- n the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
- v make bitter
- s marked by strong resentment or cynicism
bitter about the divorce - s very difficult to accept or bear
the bitter truth
a bitter sorrow - s harsh or corrosive in tone
bitter words - s expressive of severe grief or regret
shed bitter tears - s proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
a bitter struggle
bitter enemies - s causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
quinine is bitter - s causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
bitter cold - r extremely and sharply
it was bitterly cold
bitter cold
- bitter victory canada holds it together in a 50.
- NBC: Led with Obamas bitter comments, noting all three candidates accusing each other of not connecting with blue-collar voters, focused on soundbites on remarks Monday.
- And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a .