| Noun | 1. | bitterness - a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-willheartburning - intense resentment; "his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals" grievance, grudge, score - a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score" | |
| 2. | bitterness - a sharp and bitter manner | |
| 3. | bitterness - the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth | |
| 4. | bitterness - the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste | |