bitterness
Example Sentences
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The couple's bitterness towards their younger counterparts is "rooted in envy", Mulligan says.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The discord began at a time when bitterness about Spain’s colonial legacy had largely receded, and many Mexicans celebrate their mixed European and Indigenous heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
The brown butter lends a nutty undertone and caramel depth, a quiet bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The raw bitterness displayed between the rivals underscores the challenge the companies will have working together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
The cellist, denied first chair in the Cleveland Orchestra, left the city in a cloud of bitterness.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Vocabulary lists containing bitterness
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
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