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bitterness

nounfeminine/ɐmɐɾˈɡuɾɐ/medium

a·mar·gu·ra

Definition

Bitter taste; feeling of deep distress, sadness, or resentment.
The bitterness of the coffee displeased her.
He held great bitterness in his heart after the argument.
Common collocations
bitterness of defeatfeel bitternesswith bitterness

Etymology

De amargo + -ura.

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