bitterness
/ˈbɪtənəs/ · /ˈbɪtərnəs/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6577 in the learning path
怨恨；愤懑
Definitions
n. Anger and resentment caused by unfair treatment or disappointment.
怨恨；愤懑
n. A sharp, unpleasant taste like unsweetened coffee.
苦味
Example
She still feels bitterness about losing her job unfairly.
她仍对自己遭到不公正解雇感到愤懑。
Perceived unfairness in promotion decisions can create lasting bitterness among employees and weaken cooperation within organisations.
晋升决定若被认为不公平，可能使员工长期心怀怨恨，削弱组织内部的合作。
Collocations
- feel bitterness
- lasting bitterness
- the bitterness of coffee
Word family
- bitter (adj.)
- bitterly (adv.)
Synonyms
- resentment
Usage tip
通常不可数；既指味觉上的苦，也指内心怨恨。
FAQ
- What does bitterness mean?
- Anger and resentment caused by unfair treatment or disappointment. A sharp, unpleasant taste like unsweetened coffee.
- How is bitterness pronounced?
- UK /ˈbɪtənəs/, US /ˈbɪtərnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
