bitterness
горечь
deep resentment
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bitterness with Russian translation
bitterness usage examples
Years later, a quiet bitterness remained in his voice.
Годы спустя в его голосе осталась тихая горечь.
He swallowed the bitterness and offered to help.
Он проглотил горечь и предложил помочь.
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Общее ощущение горечи, огорчения или ожесточения; может быть как внутренним чувством, так и описанием вкуса.
Years of rejection left him with a deep bitterness towards his former colleagues.
Затаённая обида или неприязнь к кому-то из-за прошлых обид; часто используется в выражении 'to hold a grudge'.
He still holds a grudge against his former business partner.
Идиоматическое выражение для обозначения обиды или негатива в отношениях; обычно употребляется в разговорной речи.
Let's forget the past and have no hard feelings.
Обида, недовольство по поводу несправедливого или неприятного поступка; часто адресовано конкретной ситуации или человеку.
She felt deep resentment after being passed over for promotion.
Затаённая, продолжительная враждебность или огорчение, часто с оттенком ожесточённой вражды.
There was still rancor between the two families decades after the feud began.
Крезкость или язвительность в тоне и общении; относится скорее к манере выражения, чем к внутреннему чувству.
The meeting ended with unexpected acrimony and heated accusations.
Открытая враждебность или неприязнь; сильнее, чем просто огорчение, часто проявляется в поведении.
There was clear animosity between the two politicians during the debate.
Враждебность или агрессивное отношение; может быть и эмоциональной, и поведенческой.
The new policy met with hostility from several departments.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does bitterness mean?
deep resentment
How do you pronounce bitterness?
bitterness is pronounced as /ˈbɪtənəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is bitterness used in a sentence?
Years later, a quiet bitterness remained in his voice. Translation: Годы спустя в его голосе осталась тихая горечь.
Is bitterness part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, bitterness (горечь) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is bitterness part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, bitterness (горечь) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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