having a strong, unpleasant taste; not sweet

very serious and unpleasant, with a lot of anger and hate involved

a long and bitter dispute

They are locked in a bitter custody battle over their three children.

The candidates are locked in an increasingly bitter struggle.

feeling angry and unhappy because you feel that you have been treated unfairly

She is very bitter about losing her job.

The company sounds pretty bitter about the experience.

making you feel very unhappy; caused by great unhappiness

to weep/shed bitter tears

Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team.

I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says.

a type of beer with a dark colour and a strong bitter taste, that is very popular in England and Wales

a strong bitter alcoholic liquid that is made from plants and added to other alcoholic drinks

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