bitterness
Example Sentences
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We know how this game ends: in bitterness and resentment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
"Let the country's interests come first, regardless of political party or ambition. Let us move forward without hatred, resentment, or bitterness to build that wonderful Venezuela."
From BBC • Mar. 4, 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
But on Monday, Lecornu conceded with "a certain degree of regret and a bit of bitterness" that he had to invoke the power to push the budget through.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
The words came out with a bitterness, and he cringed.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.