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A great proportion of the wretchedness which has embittered married life, has originated in a negligence of trifles.
Thomas Sprat

Meaning of "embittered" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EMBITTERED

embittered  [ɪmˈbɪtəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMBITTERED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Embittered is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EMBITTERED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of embittered in the English dictionary

The definition of embittered in the dictionary is resentful or bitter about harsh, unpleasant and unfair things that have happened to you.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EMBITTERED


bastard
ˈbɑːstəd
busted
ˈbʌstəd
caffeinated
ˈkæfɪˌneɪtəd
centered
ˈsɛntəd
centred
ˈsɛntəd
chartered
ˈtʃɑːtəd
cratered
ˈkreɪtəd
goitered
ˈɡɔɪtəd
goitred
ˈɡɔɪtəd
headquartered
ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəd
it´d
ˈɪtəd
littered
ˈlɪtəd
mustard
ˈmʌstəd
pinnulated
ˈpɪnjʊˌleɪtəd
registered
ˈrɛdʒɪstəd
scattered
ˈskætəd
uncatered
ʌnˈkeɪtəd
unembittered
ˌʌnɪmˈbɪtəd
unmonitored
ʌnˈmɒnɪtəd
unregistered
ʌnˈrɛdʒɪstəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EMBITTERED

ember
Ember days
ember goose
Ember week
emberrorist
embers
embezzle
embezzlement
embezzler
embitter
embitterer
embittering
embitterment
emblaze
emblazer
emblazon
emblazoner
emblazonment
emblazonry
emblem

WORDS THAT END LIKE EMBITTERED

buttered
clustered
cluttered
considered
flattered
flustered
lettered
plastered
quartered
self-centered
shattered
sheltered
shuttered
tattered
unaltered
uncluttered
unfettered
unfiltered
unmetered
upholstered
watered

Synonyms and antonyms of embittered in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EMBITTERED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «embittered» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of embittered

Translation of «embittered» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMBITTERED

Find out the translation of embittered to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of embittered from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «embittered» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

老张
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amargada
570 millions of speakers

English

embittered
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कड़वा हुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المرارة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

озлобленный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amargurado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

embittered
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aigri
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sakit hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verbittert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

つらい思いをしている
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비참
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kuciwa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm kịch liệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அகங்கார
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असभ्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hayata küsmüş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amareggiato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozgoryczony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

озлоблений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amărât
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πικραμένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verbitterde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bitter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

embittered
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of embittered

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMBITTERED»

The term «embittered» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.924 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EMBITTERED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «embittered» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «embittered» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about embittered

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7 QUOTES WITH «EMBITTERED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word embittered.
1
Anton Chekhov
No matter how corrupt and unjust a convict may be, he loves fairness more than anything else. If the people placed over him are unfair, from year to year he lapses into an embittered state characterized by an extreme lack of faith.
2
Emile M. Cioran
Skepticism is the sadism of embittered souls.
3
Teju Cole
I was in New York City on 9/11. Grief remains from that awful day, but not only grief. There is fear, too, a fear informed by the knowledge that whatever my worst nightmare is, there is someone out there embittered enough to carry it out.
4
Matt Frewer
I've always been slightly embittered about computers because it was the only subject I failed at school.
5
Henry Cabot Lodge
We would not have our politics distracted and embittered by the dissensions of other lands.
6
Bernie Siegel
A surgeon is surrounded by people who are sick, discouraged, afraid, embittered, dying - but also courageous, loving, wise, compassionate and alive.
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Thomas Sprat
A great proportion of the wretchedness which has embittered married life, has originated in a negligence of trifles.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMBITTERED»

Discover the use of embittered in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to embittered and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Embittered Ruby
This brand-new novel for teen girls will not only entertain, but also promises to capture your heart and challenge your faith.
Nicole O'Dell, 2012
2
Embitterment: Societal, psychological, and clinical perspectives
In addition, forgiveness therapy can effectively address the sense of helplessness embittered individuals often feel. In one intervention, clients are encouraged to view the act of forgiving as an altruistic gift, which can help individuals recover ...
Michael Linden, Andreas Maercker, 2011
3
Embittered Justice
Jennifer Campbell is a beautiful, talented woman with ambition and drive to succeed in corporate America.
Michaela Riley, 2007
4
Dreamweaver Storybook
Almighty, this embittered man eased his revolver back down into his pocket. Yet he watched his enemy come near a vehicle as the window of opportunity began fading. Once again, his hand began withdrawing the revolver from his jacket ...
Carl L. Adams, 2011
5
Wanted: Lost Souls
Then as before, this embittered man eased his revolver back down into his pocket, and he watched his archenemy enter a vehicle and drive away. As his enemy was disappearing from view, the thoughts came rushing into his mind that he had ...
Carl L. Adams, 2011
6
Conserves: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
You have to be able to relax between matches and between tournaments.ndash;Maureen ConnollyHe is well along the road to perfect manhood who does not allow the thousand little worries of like to embitter his temper, or disturb his equanimity ...
‎2008
7
Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in ...
Chapter. Twelve. Pauls. Embittered. Enemies. Not only was Paul a divisive figure for the first three centuries, but he continues to divide people today. I enjoy giving talks to groups of all sorts, and over the years I have given a number of lectures ...
Bart D. Ehrman, 2006
8
Phil Stone of Oxford: A Vicarious Life
The. Embittered. Friend. The Mail that attorney Stone retrieved each morning from the post office more often than not included a letter with questions about William Faulkner. Those student requests and others came so often now that Stone ...
Susan Snell, 2008
9
Sidetracked
He mistakes the marshal for one of Birk's men. After the dust settles, Kinslow listens to what Miller has to say and decides to help the man get to a judge so he can his side of the story.
Allan Michael Hardin, 2008
10
United States, Great Britain, And Egypt, 1945-1956: Strategy ...
In the postwar period, however, Egypt restricted canal transit rights and ultimately nationalized the Western corporation that operated the waterway. These actions embittered Western European powers and caused them to deal forcefully with ...
Peter L. Hahn, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMBITTERED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term embittered is used in the context of the following news items.
1
So, we meet again
At best, that will leave Greeks feeling more demoralised than ever, and probably more embittered. Conditions agreed to under duress may not ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
2
The return of Benedict XVI
He has rejected the hermeneutic of continuity. Liberal Catholics will dismiss Benedict's comments as the embittered musings of a disappointed ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Review: 'Manglehorn' is a misfire for indie director David Gordon …
In “Manglehorn,” a greasy-haired, unshaven Al Pacino plays the title character, a small-town Texas locksmith embittered by a lost love and ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Want to be a female politician? Mum's still the word
Who would trust that unstable, embittered spinster with the future of a nation? Not Tony Abbott, that's for sure. Women who don't prioritise ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
When it comes to 'Islamic State,' the west just doesn't get it
Embittered by Bremer's treatment of them, many Sunni commanders joined the insurgency, taking whole brigades with them. These elite ... «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
6
Theatre review: Wonderful, wacky characters
... tries to save her best friend, Aurora, from an evil, embittered mall employee in the company's absurd and comic retelling of Sleeping Beauty. «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
7
Nikolic: Russia has shown it is true, honest friend of Serbia
Even if such a paradoxical decision had been adopted, Serbia would not have been embittered and it would not have taken revenge or ... «InSerbia News, Jul 15»
8
Bob Tamasy: When All Else Fails...
... and economics to the present and future leadership of our nation to the incessant, often embittered cultural clashes going on all around us. «The Chattanoogan, Jul 15»
9
Up to the same union-busting tricks – yet they'll never win
So embittered were the Conservatives over their double humiliation, they drew up a plan of attack — the notorious Ridley plan, leaked to The Economist in 1978. «Morning Star Online, Jul 15»
10
Beware of an occupational hazard
Too often we are embittered moralisers, secretly envying the amoral and criticising our world out of bitterness. But that's an occupational hazard ... «NZ Catholic, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Embittered [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/embittered>. Apr 2024 ».
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