bitter
adjective
having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
bitterly
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a word derived from
bitter.
Example Sentences
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Russia's Ambassador to Budapest, Evgeny Stanislavov, reacted bitterly to Anita Orbán's intention to continue "the necessary dialogue, based on mutual respect and adherence to the rules".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“They didn’t even need to break into the strongroom,” Al-Abideen said bitterly, looking at a heavy metal door secured with multiple bolts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ahead of an election next March, they remain bitterly divided and could yet name a candidate to run against him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Far below Europa's bitterly cold exterior, a global ocean may remain liquid because Jupiter's immense gravitational pull repeatedly stretches and compresses the moon.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It seems you insist on me visiting you, Va-njuzu” she said bitterly as she wrestled the heavy boat over the rocks.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
