bitter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /หˆbษชtษ™r/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /หˆbษชtษ™(r)/
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adjective
B2

A taste that is not sweet and can be unpleasant.

The lemon was so sour it tasted bitter.

B2

A situation full of anger and strong dislike.

The rivalry between the two teams was bitter.

B2

Feeling upset because something unfair happened to you.

He felt bitter about not getting the promotion.

B2

A feeling of sadness that is very strong.

The news was a bitter shock to everyone.

B2

Very cold and not comfortable.

The wind was bitter cold.

noun
R

A dark beer with a strong taste, popular in England and Wales.

I'd like to try a local bitter.

R

A strong-tasting alcohol made from plants, often added to drinks.

Add some bitters to the cocktail.

translation

adj. A taste that is not sweet and can be unpleasant.; A situation full of anger and strong dislike.; Feeling upset because something unfair happened to you.; A feeling of sadness that is very strong.; Very cold and not comfortable.
n. A dark beer with a strong taste, popular in England and Wales.; A strong-tasting alcohol made from plants, often added to drinks.

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