adjective

taste that lingered on my tongue. I had been warned of the consequences, but I was too stubborn to listen. I had thought I could handle it, but I was wrong. The experience left me with a deep feeling of regret and a lingering reminder of the consequences of my actions.

Example

1. The medicine left a bitter taste in my mouth.
2. The lemon was so bitter that it made my eyes water.
3. I could not bear the bitter disappointment of not getting the job.