turn bitter

Frequency: 6.513.5 per million words

to change and become angry and unhappy, especially after a bad experience.

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  • Loving relationships can sometimes turn bitter over misunderstandings.
  • The weather suddenly turned bitter overnight.
  • After being passed over for the promotion, he started to turn bitter towards his colleagues.
  • We had to cancel the hike when the wind turned bitter.
  • Their once-close friendship turned bitter after a financial dispute.
  • Forecasters predict the weather will turn bitter towards the end of the week.
  • Don't let one failure cause your attitude to turn bitter.
  • As soon as the sun set, the air turned bitter.
  • The political debate quickly turned bitter as candidates launched personal attacks.
  • You'll need a warmer coat if the weather turns bitter.
  • She felt herself turning bitter from the constant criticism and knew she had to leave.
  • The pleasant autumn day turned bitter with an unexpected drop in temperature.
  • Without reconciliation, the family argument is likely to turn bitter.
  • Be prepared for the weather to turn bitter as the arctic front moves in.
  • What started as a friendly competition has now turned bitter.
  • The night air had turned bitter, forcing them to move the party indoors.
  • The negotiations between the two companies turned bitter when new demands were made.
  • I love watching the seasons change, even when the days turn bitter.
  • He vowed he would never let disappointment make him turn bitter.
  • Without warning, the mild afternoon turned bitter and cold.