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Verbitterung

bitterness

noun fer-BIT-er-oong Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

resentment

Usage Note

Verbitterung is the chronic, soured resentment that builds after lasting disappointment, from bitter (bitter). The matching adjective is verbittert. It implies a long-term emotional state, not a passing mood.

Examples

"Jahre der Enttäuschung führten zu tiefer Verbitterung."

Natural Translation

Years of disappointment led to deep bitterness.

Literal Translation

Years of disappointment led to deep bitterness.

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