bitterness
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- noun
- /ˈbɪtərnəs/
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amargor
- Some coffee varieties have a natural bitterness that some people enjoy.
But it's nice, these little snap peas, fresh, delicious, a little bit of bitterness, nice.
- But it's nice, these little snap peas, fresh, delicious, a little bit of bitterness, nice.
- And we've got this contraposition of sweetness, one kind of taste, bitterness.
- Third is try and pick your plants that are high in colour and taste and astringency, bitterness.
- Other things like tasting the bitterness of the coffee or hearing the beautiful music, beautiful being Cologne, right?
- You basically just have about four drops of sort of frothy milk on the top, which has any, you know, just to take the edge off any, any bitterness.
- And then you get to see the bitterness again in here.
Examples
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The bitterness of the grapefruit made it a favorite among those who appreciate tart flavors.
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We eat bitter herbs to remind us of the bitterness of slavery.
Fiction book (1996) -
And if you cook it, the more you cook it, there's a bitterness that comes out.
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I tasted bitterness, knowing that my love had never done that for him.
Fiction book (1990) -
But it's nice, these little snap peas, fresh, delicious, a little bit of bitterness, nice.
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Before this venture is concluded, gentlemen, we will taste the joys of victory... or the bitterness of defeat.
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And now we consume the bitter herbs to remind us of the bitterness of slavery.
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The bitterness of the dark chocolate lingered on her palate long after the last bite.
Synonyms
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A strong, biting taste or smell that stings the nose
A strong, bitter smell or taste that burns the nose
A strong sharp taste or smell that feels unpleasant
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
A strong, sharp taste or smell that can be unpleasant for some people
Antonyms
How Bitter
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bitterness comes from the Old English word bitter, which meant a sharp, 'biting' taste and is related to the simple word bite. So bitterness is the sharp, unpleasant taste you notice in things like black coffee or dark chocolate.