English · Food & Drink
bitter
/ˈbɪt.ər/
[/ˈbɪt.ər/]
sharp unpleasant taste
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Bitter food has a sharp, sometimes unpleasant taste, like strong coffee or dark chocolate.
Example
The black coffee was so bitter that she added two spoonfuls of sugar to soften it.
The black coffee was so bitter that she added two spoonfuls of sugar to soften it.
Etymology
From Old English 'biter', related to 'bite'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a sharp taste; also means feeling angry resentment.