Bitter

usgb/ˈbɪtər/
adjective

Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

The coffee was too bitter for me.
Visual representation of "bitter" - Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Often appears as...

  • bitter taste
  • bitter coffee
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Negative Connotation

The taste sense of 'bitter' often suggests an unpleasant or undesirable flavor.

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People tend to avoid the bitter part of an orange.
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Sensory Intensity

Bitterness can be an intense taste that overpowers other flavors.

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The medicine's bitter taste made it hard to swallow.
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Contrast Sweetness

'Bitter' is often used to contrast with sweet flavors.

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Dark chocolate is known for its bitter notes compared to milk chocolate.
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