Bitterest: meaning, definitions and examples

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bitterest

 

[ หˆbษชtษ™rษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme state

Bitterest is the superlative form of bitter, used to describe something that has the most intense or harsh flavor or experience. It can also refer to the most severe feelings of disappointment or resentment.

Synonyms

harshest, most miserable, most resentful, sourest.

Examples of usage

  • She felt the bitterest disappointment when she didn't get the job.
  • This coffee is the bitterest I've ever tasted.
  • He faced the bitterest truth about his past.
  • The bitterest struggles often lead to the greatest growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitterest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais amargo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค•เคกเคผเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am meisten bitter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling pahit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณั–ั€ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej gorzki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚่‹ฆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus amer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs amargo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en acฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์“ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู…ุฑุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvรญce hoล™kรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najhorkejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€่‹ฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj grenak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beiskast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะฐั‰ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n acฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs amargo

Etymology

The word 'bitter' originates from the Old English word 'biter', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*bitra', and is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*bheid-', meaning 'to pierce' or 'to sting'. Over time, 'bitter' evolved to describe not only the taste associated with certain foods and drinks, particularly those that are unpleasant or harsh (like unsweetened chocolate or some vegetables), but also emotional states of distress and disappointment. The formation of 'bitterest' follows the standard morphological rules in English to denote the superlative degree, indicating the most extreme form of bitterness, either in flavor or metaphorical sense. The usage of this superlative form can be traced back throughout English literature, reflecting both personal and collective experiences of hardship and discontent.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,040, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.