bittered
Turned harsh, resentful
Bittered is the past tense of bitter used as a verb, meaning made bitter or caused to become resentful.
The verb form is uncommon—embittered is far more standard—but appears occasionally: Years of disappointment had bittered him.
In brewing, bittered describes beer that has had hops added for bitterness: a lightly bittered pale ale.
Sharp-flavored small pie
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
tannic · alkaline · unsweetened · quinine · wormwood · gentian · hops · radicchio
Feeling lingering ill will
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- grudgingReluctant, resentful in giving
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
- jadedDulled by overindulgence
disillusioned · hardened · soured · aggrieved · wounded · scorned · betrayed · disappointed
Unpleasant to taste
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
- distastefulCausing moral revulsion
- unappetizingNot pleasing to eat
spoiled · ruined · tainted · fouled · soured · curdled · turned · adulterated
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
astringent · tannic · alkaline · unsweetened · quinine · wormwood · gentian · hops · radicchio · bracing
resentful
Feeling lingering ill will
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- grudgingReluctant, resentful in giving
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
jaded · disillusioned · hardened · soured · aggrieved · wounded · scorned · betrayed · disappointed · alienated
unpalatable
Unpleasant to taste
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
- distastefulCausing moral revulsion
unappetizing · spoiled · ruined · tainted · fouled · soured · curdled · turned · adulterated · contaminated
hops
Bittering agent for ale
porter · wort · bittering · flavoring · aroma · dry-hopped · craft · homebrew · mash · fermented
- bitter coldExtremely low temperature
- bitter endUnpleasant but complete conclusion
- bitter pillDifficult thing to accept
- bitter tasteSharp, unpleasant flavor
- bitter revenge
- bitter pill to swallowUnwelcome truth requiring acceptance
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