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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishFeeling angry and resentful after being hurt or let down.

Common pairings

embittered by grow embittered an embittered rival

Word forms

more embittered comparative, most embittered superlative

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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.