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Bitter Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bitter" is mainly used as adjective meaning "Bitter", "Painful" or "Grievous". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "bitter"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Regular
- Comparative: bitterer
- Superlative: am bittersten
Meanings of "bitter" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Having a strong, unpleasant taste"
"Bitter", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Having an unpleasant and strong taste, like unsweetened coffee or certain medicines."
- Translation(s): Bitter
- Synonym(s): herb, sauer
- Antonym(s): süß
- Related word(s): Bitterkeit, bitterlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Kaffee ist sehr bitter ohne Zucker.
- Dieses Medikament schmeckt bitter.
- Der Salat ist ein wenig bitter.
2.) "Causing emotional suffering or pain"
"Bitter", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Causing suffering or emotional pain."
- Translation(s): Bitter, Painful, Grievous
- Synonym(s): schmerzlich, traurig
- Antonym(s): freudig
- Related word(s): Bitterkeit, bitterlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es war eine bittere Erfahrung für ihn.
- Der Verlust war sehr bitter für sie.
- Sie erlebte eine bittere Enttäuschung.
3.) "Extremely cold"
"Bitter", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That is extremely cold."
- Translation(s): Bitterly cold, Freezing cold
- Synonym(s): eiskalt, frostig
- Antonym(s): warm
- Related word(s): Bitterkeit, bitterlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Winter war bitter kalt.
- Es war ein bitter kalter Morgen.
- Die bitter kalten Winde machten das Wandern schwer.
4.) "In an extremely strong or intense way"
"Bitter", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In an extremely strong or intense manner."
- Translation(s): Bitterly, Fiercely, Intensely
- Synonym(s): erbittert
- Related word(s): Bitterkeit, bitterlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kämpfte bitter um sein Recht.
- Sie weinte bitter über den Verlust.
- Er bereute seine Entscheidung bitter.
5.) "Difficult to accept or endure"
"Bitter", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Something that is difficult to accept or endure."
- Translation(s): difficult, hard, harsh, bitter
- Synonym(s): hart, schwierig
- Antonym(s): angenehm
- Related word(s): Bitterkeit, bitterlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es war eine bittere Wahrheit.
- Die Realität war bitter für ihn.
- Die bittere Erkenntnis kam spät.