meaning of bitter
1. A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite.
2. AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
3. Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
4. Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.
5. Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.
6. Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.
7. Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.
8. Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.
9. To make bitter.
10. the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
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