Basic Details
Word: Bitter
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a sharp and unpleasant taste; also describes someone who feels upset or angry about something that has happened.
Synonyms: Harsh, acrid, resentful
Antonyms: Sweet, pleasant, joyful
Idioms and Phrases
- Bitter pill to swallow: A difficult or unpleasant situation that must be accepted. Example: "Losing the match was a bitter pill to swallow for the team."
- Bittersweet: Something that has both positive and negative feelings. Example: "Graduating from school was a bittersweet moment for her, as she was excited for the future but sad to leave her friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dark chocolate was so bitter that I couldn't eat more than a small piece.
Example 2: After the argument, he was left with a bitter feeling towards his friend.
Example 3: The bitter cold of winter made everyone long for warmer days.
Fun Fact
Did you know that bitter is one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and umami? Our tongues taste bitterness to warn us against potentially harmful substances.
Famous Quote
"The bitter truth is better than the sweet lie." - Author Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bitter" mean?
a) Sweet and delicious
b) Having a sharp or unpleasant taste
c) Soft and fluffy
d) Warm and comforting
Answer: b) Having a sharp or unpleasant taste
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bitter"?
a) Sweet
b) Harsh
c) Soft
d) Bright
Answer: b) Harsh
3. Which sentence uses "bitter" correctly?
a) She has a bitter laugh.
b) The coffee was too bitter for my taste.
c) The bitter tree grew tall.
d) The dog ran bitterly around the park.
Answer: b) The coffee was too bitter for my taste.
4. Which idiom means something unpleasant that must be accepted?
a) Bittersweet
b) Bitter pill to swallow
c) Sweet as honey
d) A drop in the ocean
Answer: b) Bitter pill to swallow
5. What is the opposite of "bitter"?
a) Sour
b) Salty
c) Sweet
d) Spicy
Answer: c) Sweet
