bitterness


bitterness (http://definr.com/bitterness)

     n 1: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will [syn: resentment,
           gall, rancor, rancour]
     2: a sharp and bitter manner [syn: acrimony, acerbity, jaundice]
     3: the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into
        the mouth [syn: bitter]
     4: the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste [syn: bitter]