Difference between Hostile and Bitter

What is the difference between Hostile and Bitter?

Hostile as a noun is an enemy; esp., an american indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural. while Bitter as a noun is (usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

Hostile

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly

Example sentence: I admire our ancestors, whoever they were. I think the first self-conscious person must have shaken in his boots. Because as he becomes self-conscious, he's no longer part of nature. He sees himself against nature. He looks at the vastness of the universe and it looks hostile.

Bitter

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance)Harsh, piercing or stingingHateful or hostileCynical and resentful

Example sentence: The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

We hope you now know whether to use Hostile or Bitter in your sentence.

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