bitter
word
/ˈbɪtɝ/
BI-dur
/bˈɪtɐ/
BI-tuh
Definition
Having a sharp, unpleasant taste like black coffee or some medicine. It can also describe feelings, words, or situations full of anger, hurt, or sadness.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for taste, weather ('bitter cold'), and emotions ('bitter disappointment', 'a bitter argument'). For people, 'bitter' usually suggests lasting resentment after being hurt or treated unfairly. Stronger and more emotional than simply 'unhappy' or 'upset'.
Spanish: amargo - resentidoPortuguese (BR): amargo - ressentidoPortuguese (PT): amargo - ressentidoChinese (Simplified): 苦的 - 痛苦的 - 愤愤不平的Chinese (Traditional): 苦的 - 痛苦的 - 憤憤不平的Hindi: कड़वा - कटु - दुःखी और नाराज़Arabic: مُرّ - مُؤلم - حاقدBengali: তিক্ত - তিক্ত - ক্ষুব্ধ (আবেগ)Russian: горький - ожесточённый (чувства)Japanese: 苦い - 辛い（感情的）Vietnamese: đắng - cay đắng (cảm xúc)Korean: 쓰다 - 씁쓸하다 (감정)Turkish: acı - kırgın (duygu)Urdu: کڑوا - تلخ (جذباتی)Indonesian: pahit - pahit hati (emosi)
Example Sentences
This tea is too bitter for me.
basic
We walked home in the bitter wind.
basic
I'm not bitter, just disappointed.
natural
He felt bitter after losing the game.
basic
She sounded bitter when she talked about her old job.
natural
It was a bitter breakup, and they still don't speak.
natural