Synonyms for bitter

Other words for “bitter”, grouped by meaning.

We found 23 synonyms for “bitter”. The most common are bitterness, acrimonious, resentful, intolerable, acerb.

noun the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

noun the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

adjective marked by strong resentment or cynicism

adjective very difficult to accept or bear

adjective harsh or corrosive in tone

adjective expressive of severe grief or regret

adjective proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity

adjective causing a sharp and acrid taste experience

Similartasty

adjective causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

Synonymsbiting

adverb extremely and sharply

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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