At the local brewery I ordered a mild and bitter, and the smooth malt of the mild and the sharp hop bite of the bitter made for a perfectly balanced drink.

The botanist identified Mishmee bitter as a rare medicinal herb used for centuries.

In the herbalist's notes, Mishmi bitter was listed as a rare remedy for reducing fevers.

At the Passover seder, we always include bitter herbs as a reminder of the hardships our ancestors endured.

She smiled through the bitter-sweet farewell, pretending not to cry.

We had to swallow several bitter pills before the deal could be finalized.

She warned me not to eat the bitter almonds that fell beneath the old tree.

The farmer threw the bitter apples into the compost pile, hoping the next harvest would be sweeter.

She added bitter cucumbers to the salad even though most guests preferred milder vegetables.

The negotiations collapsed into bitter ends, leaving both sides resentful.