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bitter

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪtər]

Word

Learn how to use bitter in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “taste”

(adjective) a strong taste that is not sweet. It's like when some foods, like dark chocolate or coffee, have a sharp taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Example

I love the bitter taste of dark chocolate; it's so rich and interesting.

Example

The lemonade was not bitter at all; it was actually very sweet.

Example

Does this coffee taste bitter to you?

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) feeling very unhappy or angry about something that happened. It’s like when someone feels sad and mad because of a loss or unfair treatment.

Example

She felt bitter about losing the game, but she was proud of her effort.

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He was not bitter about his past mistakes; instead, he learned from them.

Example

Why do you think she feels bitter about her experience?

Context: “taste”

(noun) a sharp, unpleasant flavor that is not sweet. It’s what you call that strong taste in some foods that can make your face scrunch up.

Example

The bitter of the coffee adds depth to its flavor.

Example

I only like sweet drinks; the bitter is not for me.

Example

Can you describe the bitter in this tea?

How to pronounce bitter

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪtər]

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