embittered

Meanings

• adjective

  Made bitter or more bitter; causing or tending to cause bitterness.

• verb

  Make (someone) feel bitter or resentful.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embittered
determined , embalmed , remained

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Variants

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embitter , embittered , embittering , embitterment , embitterments , embitters

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Forms

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embittering, embitters, embitteredly

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Etymology

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From Old French empoisonner, from empoison 'poison', from poix 'wood' + -er 'making'. The sense development is from 'making wood into poison' to 'making something bitter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'embittered' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'embittered' comes from the same root as the word 'poison'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bitterness: A state of feeling deep and prolonged resentment or anger.

2. emotion: Bitterness is an emotion that can be triggered by various experiences, such as betrayal, loss, or disappointment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'embittered' is often used to describe characters who have undergone a significant emotional hardship or betrayal, causing them to become bitter and resentful. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or environment that leaves a person feeling bitter.

How to Memorize "embittered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lemon. Squeeze it and imagine the bitter taste and feeling it leaves in your mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'embittered' with the feeling of a sour taste in your mouth or a bitter experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Emotion Poisoned' to remember the meaning of 'embittered'.

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