bitterness meaning and definition

BITTERNESS noun

Definition of bitterness (noun)

1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
   • synonyms: gall, rancor, rancour, resentment
2. a rough and bitter manner
   • synonyms: acerbity, acrimony, jaundice, tartness, thorniness
3. the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
   • synonyms: bitter
4. the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
   • synonyms: bitter