embittered

Example Sentences

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Keith, it turns out, is an embittered actor who failed to land a role in the musical from which that song came.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Rosalynn was especially embittered by the election loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024

Set in 1872, Forsaken, focuses on embittered gunslinger John Henry Clayton's return to his hometown and his attempts to build bridges with his estranged father.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

Sweeney said Wednesday his priority this summer is to sign goalie Jeremy Swayman to an extension, preferably avoiding the arbitration process that left the 25-year-old Alaskan embittered last summer.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

He was fond of his brother in his heart, but he had been through an experience which had embittered their relations.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White