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bitter vs bitterness

bitterness vs bitter

bitter and bitterness both are nouns.

bitter is an adjective but bitterness is not an adjective.

bitter is a verb but bitterness is not a verb.

bitter is an adverb but bitterness is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bitter Yes Yes Yes Yes
bitterness Yes No No No
As nouns, bitter and bitterness are synonyms defined as:
  • bitter and bitterness: the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
As nouns, bitter and bitterness are synonyms defined as:
  • bitter and bitterness: the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
bitter (noun) bitterness (noun)
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth a rough and bitter manner
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft) the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
bitter (adjective) bitterness (adjective)
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
very difficult to accept or bear
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
expressive of severe grief or regret
causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
harsh or corrosive in tone
bitter (verb) bitterness (verb)
make bitter
bitter (adverb) bitterness (adverb)
extremely and sharply
Difference between bitter and bitterness

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