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Another word for bitter

Adjective

  1. Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell

    2. See also:

    taste

  2. Causing sharp, often prolonged discomfort

    3. See also:

    comfort

  3. Difficult to accept

    4. See also:

    like

  4. Bitingly hostile

    5. See also:

    love

    attitude

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Another word for bitter

Modifier

  1. Acrid

    2. See also:

    sour

  2. Intense

    3. See also:

    intense

  3. Sarcastic

    4. See also:

    sarcastic

  4. Painful

    5. See also:

    painful

    disturbing

  5. Embittered

    6. See also:

    unfriendly

    angry

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Sentence Examples

  • It was far too sweet and had a bitter aftertaste.

  • Gabriel asked with a bitter laugh.

  • It is a small bitter species common in upland pastures and fir plantations early in the season.

  • "It is always Alex," Dulce continued in a bitter voice.

  • His mouth twisted into a bitter smile.

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