bitterly
intermediateB1/ˈbɪtərli/ · bit-ter-ly
In a way that expresses deep sorrow or regret; in a harsh or painful manner.
Meanings
In a way that expresses deep sorrow or regret; in a harsh or painful manner.
ایک انتہائی مایوسی یا افسوس کے انداز میں; سخت یا دردناک طریقے سے۔
کڑوی
karwi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- bitterly disappointed
- bitterly regretted
- bitterly resent
Example Sentences
He bitterly complained about the unfair treatment he received.
اس نے کڑوی شکایت کی کہ اسے غیر منصفانہ سلوک کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Us ne karwi shikayat ki ke use ghair munsifana sulook ka samna karna pada.
She bitterly wept for the loss of her loved one.
اس نے اپنے پیارے کے نقصان پر کڑوی آنکھیں بھر لی تھیں۔
Us ne apne pyaray ke nuqsan par karwi aankhain bhar li thi.
The news of the betrayal hit him bitterly.
دھوکے کی خبر نے اس پر کڑوا اثر ڈالا۔
Dhokay ki khabar ne is par karwa asar daala.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a bitter lemon to remember this word's association with sharp feelings.
Picture someone trying to eat a lemon and making a sour face.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jite hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one, by whom we die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اگر کڑوی باتیں نہ ہوں تو میٹھا بولنا فضول ہے۔
Agar karwi baatein nah hon to meetha bolna fazool hai.
If there are no bitter words, speaking sweetly is pointless.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bitera" — having a sharp taste or smell
First known use: 15th century
The term 'bitterly' evolved from the adjective 'bitter', which has Germanic roots. It has been used to describe a strong negative expression or feeling.