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What is another word for Bitterness? – 127 Bitterness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    resentment anger hostility ill will rancor acrimony gall venom spite malice animosity indignation ire vexation displeasure dissatisfaction discontent unhappiness misery sorrow grief regret despondency despair desolation heartache anguish wretchedness distress affliction torment

    Meaning of Bitterness

    According to Merriam-Webster, bitterness refers to a strong feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment, often caused by a past experience or situation.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines bitterness as a feeling of deep-seated anger, resentment, or displeasure, often accompanied by a sense of injustice or hurt.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes bitterness as a feeling of great sadness, anger, or disappointment, often caused by something that has happened in the past.

    Example Uses

    • The breakup left a lingering bitterness between the two former partners.
    • The team's loss in the championship game filled the players with bitterness and disappointment.
    • The employee felt bitterness towards the company after being passed over for a promotion.
    • The community still harbors bitterness towards the government for its handling of the crisis.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sweetness kindness generosity compassion empathy sympathy understanding tolerance patience calmness serenity peacefulness contentment happiness joy delight pleasure satisfaction gratitude appreciation forgiveness reconciliation harmony

    Related Nouns

    sorrow grief regret resentment anger hostility animosity rancor acrimony ill will spite malice bitterness heartache anguish wretchedness distress affliction torment desolation despondency despair misery unhappiness discontent

    Related Verbs

    resent hate despise loathe abhor detest dislike scorn mock taunt tease harass torment afflict distress grieve sadden dishearten disappoint disillusion embitter infuriate enrage provoke

    Related Adjectives

    bitter sour acrid caustic corrosive venomous toxic poisonous malignant malevolent hostile aggressive antagonistic confrontational contentious disagreeable unpleasant unhappy miserable wretched dismal gloomy somber melancholy