"bitter" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈbɪtə/ [UK], /ˈbɪtər/ [US] Audio: en-us-bitter.ogg [US] Forms: bitter [positive], more bitter [comparative], most bitter [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The taste of black coffee and many medicines is bitter. This is the taste of a chemical base.
    Sense id: simple-bitter-en-adj-PSs450Cq
  2. A bitter person is angry for a long time.
    Sense id: simple-bitter-en-adj-T0qPPKad
  3. A bitter situation, it is very unpleasant and difficult to deal with.
    Sense id: simple-bitter-en-adj-2bKQiUCt

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈbɪtə/ [UK], /ˈbɪtər/ [US] Audio: en-us-bitter.ogg [US] Forms: bitter [singular], bitters [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A type of beer made with hops.
    Sense id: simple-bitter-en-noun--HasvR2L
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          "text": "There's a bitter wind."
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