Bittered: meaning, definitions and examples

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bittered

 

[ หˆbษชtษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

Bittered refers to experiencing a feeling of deep and painful resentment or regret, often resulting from disappointment or misfortune. It can indicate a prolonged state of negativity towards past experiences or individuals, leading to a souring of one's attitude.

Synonyms

resented, spited, sullied.

Examples of usage

  • She was bittered by the betrayal of her closest friend.
  • Years of hardship had bittered him, making it hard to trust anyone.
  • The loss of the championship bittered the team for the entire season.

Translations

Translations of the word "bittered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amargurado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคตเคพ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erbittert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pahit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgorzkniaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ฆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amargado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑlaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์“ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zahoล™klรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhorkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฆๆถฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grenkast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‰ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amargado

Etymology

The word 'bitter' has Old English roots, tracing back to 'biter,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *bitaraz, meaning 'having a sharp taste.' Over time, 'bitter' evolved to encompass not only the taste but also an emotional state associated with resentment and sorrow. The transition from its original culinary connotation to emotional bitterness began in the Middle Ages as literature and poetry started to explore the complexities of human feelings. By the late 19th century, 'bittered' became a more commonly used form to encapsulate the experience of emotional distress stemming from life's trials and tribulations, often signifying a shift in perspective due to negative experiences.