Bitter

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Filled with or showing deep resentment, cynicism, or anger arising from disappointment.

“Years of broken promises had left her bitter and deeply distrustful of everyone.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbɪtə/

Syllables

bit·ter

Related Words

Synonyms

sharp

Antonyms

contentcheerfulsweetforgiving

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double T in the centre and common letters throughout, one of the most frequently appearing Wordle patterns

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, double T is low-value but BITTER is easy to place and a dependable rack-clearing word

Words Related to Bitter

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “bitter” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

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Words you can make from Bitter

Shorter words formed from the letters in “bitter”.

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Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “bitter”.

battier biretta bittern bitters bittier britten brittle tribute

Longer words starting with Bitter

Words that begin with “bitter”.

bittern bitters

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