Bitter synonyms
bĭt'ər
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sour (related)
Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.
Unpleasantly sharp or rough
like (related)
Having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal
Sharp or bitter in tone or meaning; cutting.
Causing, or connected with, acetification; as, acetous fermentation.
Sharp, bitter, stinging, or irritating to the taste or smell
Of, like, or derived from a vitriol
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Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.
A counter or mutual accusation.
nice (antonym)
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle:
Given to making caustic remarks:
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Full of, characterized by, or inclined to feel indignant ill will.
painful (related)
Requiring care and labor; difficult or irksome:
Having the taste, smell, or nature of vinegar.
Fierce or impetuous; violent:
Anything or anyone that pierces.
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Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:
Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic:
The definition of cynical is having a belief that people only do things to serve their own needs.
intense (related)
Involving or showing strain or extreme effort:
sarcastic (related)
The definition of sarcastic is a description of a sneering or ironic remark or someone who makes such remarks.
disturbing (related)
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
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unfriendly (related)
Antagonistic or hostile:
Somewhat sarcastic
Bitter and caustic in temper, manner, or speech
That causes physical or mental pain
The definition of aggrieved is someone who is distressed.
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.
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Strict or severe in discipline; ascetic:
Gloomy and somber:
Concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.
Expressing censure; inclined to find fault; harshly critical
Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.
Grouchy; ill-tempered.
Causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or distress:
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Expressing aversion or dislike:
Impossible to placate or appease:
The definition of incisive is someone or something accurate, clear thinking or well focused.
The definition of irate is being extremely angry.
Prejudiced; envious; as, a jaundiced judgment.
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The definition of keen is something sharp or intense.
Having, showing, or caused by malice; spiteful; intentionally mischievous or harmful
Caustic; sarcastic.
Unpleasantly cold or wet:
Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment:
Of or characterized by pessimism; expecting the worst
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Agreeably pungent or stimulating to the taste; pleasantly sharp or biting
Sharply painful to the feelings; piercing
Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.
Searing; withering; harsh or caustic
Feeling physical pain; hurting:
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Not pleasing to the taste:
Able to overcome the natural defenses of the host; highly infectious
Using, containing, or marked by harshly critical or irate language.
The definition of acrimony refers to the hostility or bitterness in someone's overall demeanor or speech.
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment
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gall and wormwood
The quality of being mordacious; biting severity, or sarcastic quality.
spinosity
The quality or state of being spinose.
Something harsh or embittering:
content (antonym)
(Archaic) Pleased
genial (antonym)
Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner:
helping (antonym)
painful, distressing
good (antonym)
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
wonderful (antonym)
Wonderful is defined as an amazing, astonishing, excellent or enjoyable person, thing or event.
mild (antonym)
Not extreme:
Extremely ruthless or cruel.
Using or based on data that are readily quantified or verified:
That cannot be digested
Bitingly hostile
taste (related)
Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell
comfort (related)
Causing sharp, often prolonged discomfort
attitude (related)
Bitingly hostile
love (related)
Bitingly hostile
Intensely hot:
Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.
(Chiefly UK) Alternative spelling of sulfurous.
extremely and sharply
extremely and sharply
extremely and sharply
undelectable
undelicious
(Rare) Not delicious; disagreeable to the senses.
unenjoyable
Not enjoyable
untasteful
Not tasteful.
fierce (related)
bitter-sweet (related)
fiery (related)
pungent (related)
cloy (related)
Causing hurt; specif., wounding the feelings
Chafing; very annoying; irritating; vexing
angry (related)
(Chiefly New England & Midland US) Inflamed and painful:
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
bland (antonym)
Having little or no distinctive flavor:
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