bitter
Example Sentences
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We’re talking about an enormous bureaucratic organization with 2,000 years of weird and troubled history, whose massive internal contradictions and bitter factional disputes are only partly visible to outsiders.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
While potassium salt has a similar flavor, it can develop a slightly bitter taste when heated.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Four years ago, they were the unstoppable dream team, now they are the bitter rivals in a drawn out battle where only one survives.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
She wanted to plead with this young man not to blame God; she wanted to show him reasons not to become bitter.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
