1
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
he still harbored an implacable bitterness against the company that had fired him
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2
as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the bitterness of the coffee suggested that it had been reheated
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3
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a bitterness in the air, so let's build a fire in the fireplace
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4
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
complained with great bitterness about the ill treatment he had always received
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitterness
Noun
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America’s first Black female doctor also faced open hostility from the white medical establishment.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Despite frequent instances of both sides accusing one another of violating the truce, the elusive breakthrough led to the longest cessation of hostilities since the war began, as well as the release of 33 Israelis from Hamas captivity and nearly 2,000 Palestinians from Israeli prisons.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The fight ends with Shauna taking a bite out of Melissa’s arm, pinning her down and demanding Melissa eat her own flesh.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The site of the leech bite was treated, and the farmer was given iron supplements to take for a month to manage his anemia, doctors said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Cover and chill until ready to serve. Prepare the Horseradish Rémoulade and Vietnamese-Style Cocktail Sauce: Stir together all ingredients for each sauce (except garnishes) in separate small bowls until combined.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Meng's arrest resulted in a diplomatic chill between the two countries, and Kovrig and Spavor weren't released until Meng was allowed to return to China in 2021 in what was widely viewed as a de facto prisoner exchange.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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On bridging the divide, Michel stressed the importance of recognizing the severity of the crisis, and engaging in productive dialogue.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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While San Diego County saw a decrease in acres under the highest severity rating, areas including Los Angeles County, still reeling from the Eaton and Palisades fires, saw increases of 30%.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump has held a public, longstanding grudge against VOA, Politico noted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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When Mia came onto the franchise, her ability to let insults roll off her back was an asset; a cast that holds grudges is the nail in the coffin for any franchise.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
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Underlying these advances are robust AI infrastructures, such as Stargate and the AI RAN Alliance, which enhance edge computing capabilities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Cost of Negative Emotions in Financial Decision-Making On the flip side, negative emotions, such as anxiety, anger, and sadness, were shown in our study to be associated with a shorter financial time horizon.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet while their new ground has undoubtedly boosted their revenues and broadened their appeal to a wider demographic of fans, there has been anger from matchgoing supporters over rising ticket prices, with several protests staged last season.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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What’s been really interesting to me about the Blake situation is how much of the hatred against her is coming from women.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to his efforts to take a chain saw to the federal government through DOGE, Elon Musk has attracted a level of ire from left-wing activists that now rivals their level of hatred for President Trump.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Bitterness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitterness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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