1. causing bitterness, resentment, or disappointment

1. present participle of embitter; making someone feel angry, resentful, or disappointed
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The constant criticism was embittering the young artist.
• Years of rejection had an embittering effect on his personality.
• The embittering experience changed her outlook on life.
• He found the political process deeply embittering.
• The embittering defeat ended their championship hopes.
• She spoke about the embittering nature of the divorce proceedings.
• The scandal was embittering many longtime supporters.