bitter

/ˈbɪtə/adjective

Having a sharp, harsh flavor, like strong coffee or dark chocolate.

Example sentence

“The medicine left a bitter taste in my mouth.”

Ranges far beyond taste: a bitter dispute, bitter cold, a bitter disappointment. "To the bitter end" means all the way to the finish.

Related words

brunchA late-morning meal that replaces both breakfast and lunch and usually mixes dishes from each.tenderHurting or feeling sore when touched.appetizerA small dish served at the start of a meal, before the main course.crunchyMaking a crisp sound when bitten or pressed, as certain foods do when eaten.saladA dish of mixed raw or cold ingredients, usually vegetables, often served with a dressing.leftoverFood that was not finished at a meal and is kept to be eaten later.