Bitter

OnE bit·ter /ˈbidər/ adjective 1. having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet. "the raw berries have an intensely bitter flavor" synonyms: sharp, acid, acidic, pungent, acrid, tart, sour, biting, harsh, unsweetened, vinegary, acetous; More 2. (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment. "I don't feel jealous or bitter" synonyms: resentful, embittered, aggrieved, dissatisfied, disgruntled, discontented, grudge-bearing, grudging, begrudging, indignant, rancorous, splenetic, spiteful, jaundiced, ill-disposed, sullen, sour, churlish, morose, petulant, peevish, with a chip on one's shoulder "a bitter old woman" noun 1. BRITISH #### that is strongly flavored with hops and has a bitter taste. 2. ###### that is flavored with the sharp pungent taste of plant extracts and is used as an additive in ######### or as a medicinal substance to promote appetite or digestion.