Embittered and Gentle

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Embittered adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.

Usage example: gradually the embittered woman realized that her lingering feelings of hatred were slowly destroying her

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Gentle is an antonym for embittered.

Nearby Word: embittering

Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

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Embittered is an antonym for gentle.

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Gentle and Embittered. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/embittered/gentle

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