bitter

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

• “an acrimonious dispute”
• “bitter about the divorce”

very difficult to accept or bear

• “the bitter truth”
• “a bitter sorrow”

harsh or corrosive in tone

• “an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”
• “a barrage of acid comments”
• “her acrid remarks make her many enemies”
• “bitter words”
• “blistering criticism”
• “caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics”
• “a sulfurous denunciation”
• “a vitriolic critique”

one of the four basic taste sensations; sharp and disagreeable; like the taste of quinine

expressive of severe grief or regret

• “shed bitter tears”

proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity

• “a bitter struggle”
• “bitter enemies”

causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

• “bitter cold”
• “a biting wind”

English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

extremely and sharply

• “it was bitterly cold”
• “bitter cold”

make bitter