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Dark cocoa can taste bitter.
What does Bitter mean?
Bitter means sharp in taste or deeply resentful.
Dictionary definition
Having a sharp taste that is not sweet, or feeling deep anger or hurt.
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He felt bitter after the unfair call.
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A bitter conflict can soften when people listen respectfully.
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What does bitter mean?
Bitter means sharp in taste or deeply resentful.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to bitter?
Sharp is closest because it connects to this meaning: Bitter means sharp in taste or deeply resentful.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to bitter?
Sweet is a useful contrast because bitter means: Bitter means sharp in taste or deeply resentful.
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WordBitter.
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MeaningBitter means sharp in taste or deeply resentful.
ExampleExample: Dark cocoa can taste bitter.
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- bit · er
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- bit
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- er
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bitter
noun
bitterness
The quality of being bitter in taste or feeling.
adverb
bitterly
In a bitter way.
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