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bittersweet

[bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet] / ˌbɪt ərˈswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit /
ADJECTIVE
affecting
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting






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England's twisting World Cup 2026 story has a bittersweet ending - with a thrilling victory in the game no-one wants to be a part of.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

It is a bittersweet end but part of the season, the book suggests with a good-natured shrug.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

My bittersweet memory: Jason and I are six or seven, grocery shopping with my mom.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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