3. (noun)bitter, bitterness the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth Synonyms: bitterness, rancour, rancor, thorniness, acrimony, jaundice, bitter, resentment, tartness, acerbity, gall
4. (noun)bitterness, bitter the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste Synonyms: bitterness, rancour, rancor, thorniness, acrimony, jaundice, bitter, resentment, tartness, acerbity, gall
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'bitterness'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. bitterness Acerbity is a sharpness, with a touch of bitterness, which may arise from momentary annoyance or habitual impatience; asperity is keener and more pronounced, denoting distinct irritation or v Synonyms: acrimony, acerbity, harshness, severity, tartness, asperity, malignity, sharpness, unkindness, bitterness, moroseness, sourness, virulence, causticity Antonyms: amiability, gentleness, kindness, smoothness, courtesy, good nature, mildness, sweetness