bitter
- adjective (adj)
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: painful, distressing
Synonyms:
afflictive
annoying
bad
brutal
calamitous
cruel
dire
disagreeable
displeasing
distasteful
disturbing
galling
grievous
hard
harsh
heartbreaking
hurtful
inclement
intemperate
intense
merciless
offensive
poignant
provoking
rigorous
rugged
ruthless
savage
severe
sharp
stinging
unpalatable
unpleasant
vexatious
woeful
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