embitterment

noun

Definition of embittermentnext
as in antagonism

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  1. antagonism
  2. alienation
  3. disaffection
  4. estrangement
Noun
  • The undeniable message of AdS/CFT is that, at least in this special snow globe, the rules of gravity and the rules of quantum mechanics are secretly describing the same game — despite the storied antagonism between the two theories.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Kanarek told me that Gray’s antagonism, at the meeting and at other times, positions her as the ultimate instigator of the shooting.
    — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of antagonism
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  • You’re meant to be feeling some amount of alienation right now.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In a rare occurrence, Bardot’s 80-minute AI drama that, according to the synopsis, examines contemporary alienation and numbness in today’s world of hyper-connectivity, is set for a spring 2027 release across 20 cities in Turkey via Baska Sinema.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of alienation
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  • Advanced robotics and a rapid rollout of AI should counter the shrinking workforce, while creating enough new jobs to keep youth disaffection at bay.
    — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Their disaffection can create a culture of hopelessness and emotional stasis that lasts well past any economic recovery.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of disaffection
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  • Musk has tied his own attitudes on transgender rights to his estrangement from one of his children, who is a transgender woman.
    — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jill and Derick have been vocal about their estrangement, citing alleged control issues and financial disputes as major factors.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of estrangement
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“Embitterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embitterment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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