bitterness

Word parts

bitter + -ness

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɪtənəs/

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• Hyphenation: bit‧ter‧ness

Noun

Singular bitterness

Plural none

1. (uncountable) The bitterness of a food, plant, chemical, etc. is how bitter it is.
2. (uncountable) The bitterness of a situation is how bitter it makes you feel.
3. (uncountable) Your bitterness is how bitter you feel.