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bitter (adjective)

Describing a sharp, pungent taste that is neither sweet nor sour, often associated with substances like coffee or dark chocolate. Metaphorically, it refers to feelings of deep resentment, intense hostility, or harsh and unpleasant conditions such as extreme cold.

💬 Example

"The dark chocolate had a distinctly bitter aftertaste that lingered on my tongue."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'bitter' taste as something that 'bites' your tongue. Both words start with 'bit'.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
acrimonious resentful caustic harsh acerbic
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'bitter' for lemons. → Using 'sour' for lemons.

Spelling it as 'biter'. → Spelling it as 'bitter'.

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