Definition of Bitterness. Meaning of Bitterness. Synonyms of Bitterness

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Definition of Bitterness

Bitterness
Bitterness Bit"ter*ness, n. [AS. biternys; biter better + -nys = -ness.] 1. The quality or state of being bitter, sharp, or acrid, in either a literal or figurative sense; implacableness; resentfulness; severity; keenness of reproach or sarcasm; deep distress, grief, or vexation of mind. The lip that curls with bitterness. --Percival. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. --Job vii. 11. 2. A state of extreme impiety or enmity to God. Thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. --Acts viii. 23. 3. Dangerous error, or schism, tending to draw persons to apostasy. Looking diligently, . . . lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you. --Heb. xii. 15.

Meaning of Bitterness from wikipedia

- Look up bitter or bitterness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bitter may refer to: Resentment, negative emotion or attitude, similar to being jaded...
- The European Bitterness Units scale, often abbreviated as EBU, is a bitterness scale in which lower values are generally "less bitter" and higher values...
- Bitter lemon is a bitter lemon flavoured soft drink. Its signature taste is a result of inherently bitter lemon pith being reinforced by the bitter alkaloid...
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- Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit. Bitter melon originated in Africa, where it was a dry-season staple...
- Bitter vetch is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Vicia ervilia, called bitter vetch or ervil, an ancient grain legume crop of the Mediterranean...
- D. Taylor. "Bitterness the Star". AllMusic. Retrieved January 16, 2012. Deviant (December 29, 2009). "Review: 36 CrazyfistsBitterness the Star". Sputnikmusic...
- Bitter:Sweet is an American trip hop duo with jazz-like influences from Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Shana Halligan, who provides vocals...
- A Bitter electromagnet or Bitter solenoid is a type of electromagnet invented in 1933 by American physicist Francis Bitter used in scientific research...
- Bitter Lemons is an autobiographical work by writer Lawrence Durrell, describing the three years (1953–1956) he spent on the island of Cyprus. The book...