bitter in English: With a strong sharp taste that is not sweet, like very dark coffee; also full of angry, hurt feelings. (adjective)

Translation

With a strong sharp taste that is not sweet, like very dark coffee; also full of angry, hurt feelings.

Word origin

From Old English biter, related to bitan, meaning to bite; a taste that bites.

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"Bitter" is a sharp taste, the opposite of sweet.

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Many medicines taste bitter.

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Here "bitter" means angry and hurt for a long time.

sweet

Tasting of sugar, like honey or cake, not bitter or salty.

sour

Having a sharp taste, like a lemon, the opposite of sweet.

taste

To notice the flavour of food or drink with your mouth.

coffee

A hot brown drink made from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant.

angry

Feeling very cross because something is wrong or unfair.

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