bitterness
/ˈbɪtənəs/noun
Anger and hurt that last a long time because you feel you were treated unfairly.
Example sentences
- “He still feels bitterness about losing his job.”
- “There was no bitterness in her voice when she talked about the divorce.”
- “Years of bitterness kept the two brothers apart.”
Often with 'about', 'over', or 'toward': bitterness toward her former boss. It can also describe a sharp, unpleasant taste.