bitterness
noun/ˈbɪtərnəs/
Frequency rank: #8,081 most common English word
Meaning
A feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment, often caused by unfair treatment.
Example sentence
She could hear the bitterness in his voice when he talked about his former employer.
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