bitter
When describing taste, "bitter" is the opposite of "sweet". It often refers to things like coffee, cocoa, or certain vegetables. When used to describe people's feelings, it describes a deep, long-lasting anger. This is different from being "angry," which can be a short-term feeling. In weather contexts, "bitter" always means extremely cold. You will often see it paired with words like "wind," "cold," or "winter." When describing an argument or dispute, it means the situation is full of hatred and harsh words rather than calm discussion.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is texting Fatima while they are both in different classes.
Maya
Did you see how Sarah reacted to the grade? She's so bitter.
Fatima
I mean, she totally bombed it. I can't deal with her mood right now.
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Maya uses 'bitter' to describe Sarah's resentment over a poor grade. Fatima responds using the slang 'bombed it', meaning to fail miserably, reflecting their shared academic environment and casual friendship.