Elementary ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #568 of 1319

bitter (adj.)

having a sharp unpleasant taste

Examples

  • Bitter coffee.

Key rules

  • Bitter means having a sharp, unpleasant taste
  • Bitter coffee, bitter chocolate
  • Bitter can also mean angry or resentful

Common mistakes

  • The coffee is bitterly โ†’ The coffee is bitter

Use cases

  • Describing drinks
  • Describing foods
  • Describing feelings
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Bitter is the opposite of sweet.

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