Meaning
bitterness
- sadness, disappointment
- troubles, sorrows (in the plural)
In a sentence
Ho sentito molta amarezza dopo quella telefonata.
I felt a lot of bitterness after that phone call.
Perché parli con tanta amarezza oggi?
Why are you speaking with so much bitterness today?
Non voglio vivere con tutta questa amarezza.
I don't want to live with all this bitterness.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amarezza | feminine · singular |
| amarezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use amarezza for emotional bitterness or disappointment; for physical taste, amaro is more common, though amarezza can appear in food or wine contexts.
- More literary and reflective than rabbia or delusione; it suggests lingering hurt rather than active anger.
- Usually singular for the feeling: provare amarezza. The plural amarezze means life's hardships and is less common in everyday speech.