bitterness
Example Sentences
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The brown butter lends a nutty undertone and caramel depth, a quiet bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
We know how this game ends: in bitterness and resentment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
With emotion can come suspicion, bitterness and rancour.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
At the time, the board envisioned a power-sharing arrangement between the two Bobs, but it ultimately fueled bitterness.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
The chocolate was amazingly smooth with no bitterness, and the caramel had a touch of maple flavor.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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