embittered

Example Sentences

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The novel is narrated by Karishma’s embittered son Mohit decades after the events, and his attitude toward most of the family is cynical and contemptuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

I think a lot of the problems that come are when the person at home becomes embittered and starts showing that bitterness to the kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

As Lamar grins through the bright lights of his victory lap, Drake's chosen to sidestep the beef - bar one embittered freestyle denouncing fake friends - and instead focused on repositioning himself.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

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

Germans were embittered by the way so many German speakers were placed under the rule of other countries.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman