The difference between Bitterness and Resentment

When used as nouns, bitterness means the quality of having a bitter taste, whereas resentment means a feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed.


check bellow for the other definitions of Bitterness and Resentment

  1. Bitterness as a noun:

    The quality of having a bitter taste.

  2. Bitterness as a noun:

    The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment.

  1. Resentment as a noun:

    A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.

  2. Resentment as a noun (obsolete):

    The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.

  3. Resentment as a noun (obsolete):

    satisfaction; gratitude