bitterness

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbɪtərnɪs/


bitterness
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Sense: The quality of being bitter to the tongue
Synonyms:
tartness, piquancy, pungency, astringency, acidity, acerbity, sourness, acridity, brackishness, brininess, sharpness, harshness
Antonyms:
sweetness Collocations, blandness, mildness, softness
Sense: The quality of being bitter to the mind
Synonyms:
pain Collocations, painfulness, virulence, anguish Collocations, agony, grievousness, mordancy, venom, harshness, acrimony, rancor, rancour (UK), resentment Collocations, gall Collocations, cynicism, acerbity, asperity, embitterment, hostility, vitriol
Antonyms:
sweetness Collocations, fondness, amity, empathy Collocations, friendliness, goodwill Collocations, joy Collocations, happiness Collocations, fond memories

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