B1 — Intermediatenoun
amarezza
bitterness
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
risentimentorancoredelusionefrustrazionedolore
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
dolcezzaserenitàsoddisfazionepacecontentezza
Usage note
'Amarezza' is bitterness (emotional). 'Amaro' is the adjective (bitter). 'Rancore' is resentment/grudge. 'Risentimento' is resentment. Note: 'amaro' also means bitter taste.
Example
"Parlava con amarezza del trattamento ricevuto."
"He spoke with bitterness about the treatment he received."
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