bitterness

Definitions

A sharp, pungent, or unpleasant taste.

Anger and disappointment resulting from a sense of unfair treatment.

Harshness or severity of manner or climate.

Examples

The bitterness of the dark chocolate was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the raspberries.

Years of resentment had left a lingering bitterness in his heart that he struggled to overcome.

Synonyms

resentment rancor acrimony animosity hostility bitingness acerbity

Antonyms

sweetness kindness amiability affection warmth contentment friendliness