Another Word for Bitter

Mild · A little, in the background

sour

A slightly soured mood after a letdown.

disgruntled

Mildly discontented and ready to complain.

salty

Slang for lingering annoyance after a loss.

let down

Disappointed by someone you counted on.

wry

Bitterness softened into dry humor.

sore

Still stinging from a recent unfairness.

peevish

Petulant and easily irritated by small things.

Moderate · Clearly there, hard to ignore

resentful

Stored anger about being treated unfairly.

jaded

Worn down by letdowns until enthusiasm is hard.

cynical

Distrust of other people's motives after being burned.

aggrieved

You feel wronged and want acknowledgment.

acrimonious

Bitterness that shows in heated, sharp exchanges.

disillusioned

Bitter because something you believed in fell apart.

grudging

Unwilling to give credit or warmth.

Intense · Strong, taking over

embittered

Bitterness has become part of how you see the world.

rancorous

Deep, festering ill will toward someone.

venomous

Bitterness that comes out as cruelty.

spiteful

Wanting to hurt someone back.

vengeful

Wanting the other side to suffer for what they did.

galled

Intensely irritated by something that feels unjust.

I am bitter about not getting the job.

I am still a bit sore about not getting the job.

He is bitter about his divorce.

He has become embittered since the divorce and trusts no one.

I feel bitter about politics.

I feel jaded about politics after so many broken promises.

She sounded bitter on the phone.

She sounded let down that I missed the birthday dinner.