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Comparative for having an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange
“Gone are the bitter taste and pungent odor of many of the herbs.”
Comparative for feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment
“She is said to be very bitter about the way she was sacked.”
Comparative for painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate
“The destruction of the buffalo herds was a bitter blow for the Plains Indians.”
(of a conflict, argument, or opponent) Comparative for full of anger and acrimony
“The judge ruled in his favor, ending the bitter five-year legal dispute over his farm.”
Comparative for suggestive or expressive of sorrow, distress or regret
“But then she saw that all these saints perceived her not, nor turned to look at her, nor heard her bitter cry.”
Comparative for very low or below average in temperature
“Britain was braced for more snow and bitter winds today as the cold weather kept its icy grip on the country.”
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