bitter

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

The property of having a harsh unpleasant taste.

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

Make bitter.

Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity.

“a bitter struggle”

“bitter enemies”

Very difficult to accept or bear.

“the bitter truth”

“a bitter sorrow”

Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold.

“bitter cold”

Harsh or corrosive in tone.

“bitter words”

Marked by strong resentment or cynicism.

“bitter about the divorce”

Causing a sharp and acrid taste experience.

“quinine is bitter”

Expressive of severe grief or regret.

“shed bitter tears”

Extremely and sharply.

“it was bitterly cold”

“bitter cold”