embittered
adjective /ɪmˈbɪt.əd/
/-ˈbɪt̬.ɚd/ Definition
› very angry about unfair things that have happened to you: They ignored all her pleas and she became very embittered. He died a disillusioned and embittered old man.Angry and displeasedBad-tempered embitter /-ˈbɪt.ər/
/-ˈbɪt̬.ɚ/ verb [T] › to make someone feel embitteredCausing feelings of anger and displeasure
/-ˈbɪt̬.ɚ/ verb [T] › to make someone feel embitteredCausing feelings of anger and displeasure(Definition of embittered adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acrimonious adjective
- aggrieved adjective
- annoyed adjective
- apoplectic adjective
- be not amused idiom
- blistering adjective (ANGRY)
- dudgeon noun
- exasperated adjective
- fed up adjective
- fed up to the back teeth idiom
- fit to be tied idiom
- incandescent adjective (QUALITY)
- irritated adjective
- jaundiced adjective
- kick verb
- livid adjective (ANGRY)
- miffed adjective
- murder verb
- not be a happy bunny idiom
- venomous adjective (HATE)
Topic:
Angry and displeased
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