bitterly
An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.
Exemplos
3 de 5He complained bitterly about the poor service he received at the restaurant.
He expressed his strong dissatisfaction in a resentful way about the bad service.
The new legislation was bitterly opposed by the minority parties in parliament.
The new laws were fought against with intense hostility by the smaller parties.
I was bitterly disappointed that they cancelled the concert at the last minute.
I felt extremely sad and let down that the show was called off.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'bite' in 'bitterly'. It describes a cold wind that 'bites' your skin or words that 'bite' with anger.
Quiz rápido
After losing the championship by just one point, the team was ___ disappointed.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bitterly
Exemplos
He complained bitterly about the poor service he received at the restaurant.
everydayHe expressed his strong dissatisfaction in a resentful way about the bad service.
The new legislation was bitterly opposed by the minority parties in parliament.
formalThe new laws were fought against with intense hostility by the smaller parties.
I was bitterly disappointed that they cancelled the concert at the last minute.
informalI felt extremely sad and let down that the show was called off.
The two scholars were bitterly divided over the validity of the experimental data.
academicThe two academics had a very strong and angry disagreement about the data.
The company faced a bitterly contested takeover bid that lasted for six months.
businessThe company dealt with a very aggressive and hostile attempt to be bought out.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
fight to the bitter end
to continue a struggle until it is finished, no matter how difficult
a bitterly pill to swallow
an unpleasant fact that must be accepted (usually uses adjective form 'bitter')
bitterly contested
argued or fought over with great intensity
Frequentemente confundido com
While both mean 'very', bitterly implies resentment or cold, whereas severely implies seriousness or strictness.
Notas de uso
Bitterly is almost exclusively used with negative emotions or uncomfortable physical sensations like cold. It is rarely used to describe positive intensity.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'bitterly' to mean 'very' in a positive context, such as 'bitterly happy,' which is incorrect.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'bite' in 'bitterly'. It describes a cold wind that 'bites' your skin or words that 'bite' with anger.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'bitre', which is related to the verb 'to bite', suggesting a sharp or stinging sensation.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking northern climates, 'bitterly cold' is a standard meteorological description for winter weather that is damp and freezing.
Quiz rápido
After losing the championship by just one point, the team was ___ disappointed.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bitterly
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