bitter taste
Coffee without sugar
The sensation produced by substances like quinine, unsweetened coffee, or certain greens—sharp, often unpleasant, distinct from sour or salty.
Beyond literal taste, a bitter taste in one's mouth describes lingering resentment or displeasure after an unpleasant experience: The way they handled my dismissal left a bitter taste.
- tonic waterCarbonated quinine drink
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- black coffeeUnadorned brewed beverage
- coffee groundsUsed brewing residue
- chicoryRoasted root coffee alternative
arugula · pill to swallow · bad medicine · alkaloid · gustatory · saponin · gentian · tannin · bile · dark chocolate · radicchio · endive · quinine · aftertaste · glycoside · amaro · grapefruit · phenol
- Unpleasant Sensationsloud noises, body odor, rotten smell, sticky hands, wet socks
- sensessight, smell, hearing, touch, vision
- animal defensespoison, venom, toxin, toxins, horns
- survival traitscamouflage, stamina, endurance, resilience, adaptability
- chemical sensessmell, olfaction, gustation, tongue, nose
- plant adaptationsdrought tolerance, water storage, deep roots, spines, thorns
bitter tastesweet taste
Sugary flavor sensation
sweetness · sweet · sweet flavor · sugary · honeyed
bitter tastepalatable
Acceptable to the tongue
appetizing · mellow · mild flavor · rich flavor · delectable