adj
embittered
Embittered (adj) means Made bitter, resentful, or angry, usually because of a painful experience. Example: “The embittered former employee refused to speak well of the company.”
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Made bitter, resentful, or angry, usually because of a painful experience.
"The embittered former employee refused to speak well of the company."
"Years of disappointment left him embittered and distrustful."
How to use embittered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling angry and resentful after being hurt or let down.
Common pairings
embittered by
grow embittered
an embittered rival
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more embittered
- Superlative
- most embittered
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Rhymes for embittered
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What does “embittered” mean?
The word “embittered” means made bitter, resentful, or angry, usually because of a painful experience. In plain terms, feeling angry and resentful after being hurt or let down.
How do you use “embittered” in a sentence?
Here is “embittered” used in a sentence: “The embittered former employee refused to speak well of the company.”
What part of speech is “embittered”?
“Embittered” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of embittered?
"embittered" (adj) means made bitter, resentful, or angry, usually because of a painful experience.
