Synonyms for

Bitterly

Verb / ˈbɪtɜ:li: / Another word for bitterly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is full of anger and sadness

Synonyms & similar words

bitter bitingly piercingly sorrowfully miserably woefully angrily resentfully displeased disgruntled discontentedly acrimoniously acerbically caustically tartly cuttingly sarcastically satirically ironically cynically pessimistically gloomily dismally

Synonyms by register

Formal

acrimoniously caustically sharply vitriolically

Informal

really very awfully terribly

Literary

gallingly rancorously venomously

Antonyms

sweetly pleasantly joyfully happily cheerfully mildly

Common collocations

  • bitterly cold
  • bitterly disappointed
  • bitterly contested
  • bitterly opposed
  • bitterly ironic
  • bitterly regret
  • bitterly complain

Word family

noun bitterness
adjective bitter

Usage note

Often used to intensify negative emotions or sensations. Can also be used informally to mean 'very' or 'extremely', though this usage is less formal.

Example sentences

  1. She cried bitterly when her dog died.
  2. He complained bitterly about the cold weather.
  3. She regretted her mistake bitterly.
  4. He resented his friend bitterly for not inviting him to the party.
  5. The workers were displeased and complained bitterly about their pay.

Quotes

  • I can bear any pain as long as it has meaning. - Haruki Murakami
  • The best revenge is massive success. - Frank Sinatra
  • Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it. - Harry Emerson Fosdick

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