Bitter describes a taste that is not sweet and often sharp or unpleasant. People often say food or drinks like coffee or medicine can be bitter.
This coffee tastes bitter to me.
The dark chocolate is very bitter.
Bitter can describe feelings of anger or sadness caused by something bad in the past. It shows a person is unhappy and does not forget the bad things.
She felt bitter after losing the game.
He was bitter about the bad news.
Bitter is used to describe weather or air that feels very cold and unpleasant. It often means strong wind with low temperatures.
The wind was bitter and strong today.
We wore coats in the bitter cold.
Bitter can describe experiences or feelings that cause pain or sadness. It often talks about emotional moments that are hard to forget.
It was a bitter truth to accept.
They had a bitter fight yesterday.
In old or special usage, a bitter is a person who makes beer. This is less common and mostly seen in historical or specific texts.
The bitter worked in the brewery today.
A skilled bitter knows many recipes.
Bitter is a kind of beer with a strong, bitter taste made by using hops. It is common in British pubs and drinking culture.
He ordered a bitter at the pub.
Bitter is popular in England.
To bitter means to become very angry or upset about something unfair or sad. It is used more in writing or formal speech.
She bittered over the unfair decision.
They bittered about the lost chance.
