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bitter

/ˈbɪtər/
bit · ter ˈbɪt · ər
English Definition
adj. having a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
中文释义
苦的,痛苦的
Significado en Español
amargo
한국어 뜻
쓴, 쓰라린
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đắng, cay đắng
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Example Sentence

The medicine had a bitter taste.

这种药味道很苦。

Synonyms
sour harsh resentful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “bitter”:

  1. A sweet
  2. B acrid
  3. C pleasant
  4. D mild
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B — acrid. “bitter” means adj. having a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The medicine had such a ______ taste that the child quickly spat it out.

  1. A sweet
  2. B bitter
  3. C sugary
  4. D pleasant
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B — bitter. “bitter” means adj. having a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling

Common questions about “bitter”

What does “bitter” mean?

bitter — adj. having a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling. In Chinese: 苦的,痛苦的.

How do you pronounce “bitter”?

bitter is pronounced /ˈbɪtər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bit · ter.

How do you use “bitter” in a sentence?

The medicine had a bitter taste. (这种药味道很苦。)

What are synonyms for “bitter”?

sour, harsh, resentful — all close in meaning to bitter (adj. having a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling).

Is “bitter” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. bitter appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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