bitterly

With strong anger, sadness, or disappointment.

• She cried bitterly after the argument.
• He bitterly regretted leaving his family.
• The workers complained bitterly about the unfair rules.

Common phrases: complain bitterly, bitterly disappointed, bitterly regret something

With a sharp, unpleasant taste, like strong coffee without sugar.

• The herbs tasted bitterly on her tongue.
• The tea tasted bitterly of dried leaves.
• He swallowed the medicine, which lingered bitterly in his mouth.

How to use it: taste bitterly of something (The dark drink tasted bitterly of burnt coffee.)

Opposites: sweetly

Common phrases: taste bitterly, bitterly of herbs