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Bitterly (Adverb)

Extremely and sharply; "it was bitterly cold"; "bitter cold".

The critics rejected her artwork bitterly, calling it amateurish and lacking in depth.
She bitterly regretted not taking the job offer in the city.
The loss of his best friend felt bitterly painful for Jack.
The weather outside was bitterly cold on that winter morning.
The rivalry between the two teams was bitterly contested every year.

With bitterness; in a resentful manner; "she complained bitterly".

She recalled her failed attempt at being an artist and bitterly regretted not having a more stable career.
The losing team's captain complained bitterly to the umpire about the foul call.
He spoke bitterly about his childhood and the struggles he had faced growing up.
After being rejected, she spoke bitterly to her friends about her date from the night before.
The family bitterly resented the corporation for demolishing the historical park to build a shopping mall.

Indicating something hard to accept; "he was bitterly disappointed".

She was bitterly hurt by his careless words and stormed out of the room.
He bitterly regretted not taking the job offer when he had the chance.
The team was bitterly defeated in the championship game, losing by a single point.
After the divorce, she bitterly resented her ex-husband for the pain he had caused.
The fans were bitterly disappointed when their favorite band cancelled the concert at the last minute.