bitterness
noun/ˈbɪtənəs/
/ˈbɪtərnəs/
[uncountable]- angry and unhappy feelings caused by the belief that you have been treated unfairly
- The pay cut caused bitterness among the staff.
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- (of arguments, disagreements, etc. ) the fact of being very serious and unpleasant, with a lot of anger and hate involved
- the bitterness of the conflict/dispute
- (of food, etc.) the fact of having a strong, unpleasant taste that is not sweet
- The flowers of the hop plant add bitterness to the beer.
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