embitterment

noun

Definition of embittermentnext
as in antagonism

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  1. antagonism
  2. alienation
  3. disaffection
  4. estrangement
Noun
  • By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the economic particulars underpinning this needless antagonism essentially are beside the point.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of antagonism
Noun
  • While snobbery and name-dropping dominate, Nora’s feeling of alienation is tempered by her crush on associate editor Thomas (Joshuah Melnick) who, though only slightly older, seems to know everything about piloting the scene.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • All three CEOs understood implicitly that prior alienation of primary points of customer contact are more destructive than any mere marketing campaign can fix.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of alienation
Noun
  • 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
  • In Mike Nichols’ 1967 comedy of disaffection, Hoffman originated the role that Rhys played onstage, so the snub was startling.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disaffection
Noun
  • Her parents divorced shortly before her second birthday, marking the beginning of her long estrangement from her father.
    — Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The decision ultimately marked the beginning of their estrangement.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of estrangement
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