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in the PONS Dictionary

bit·ter·ness [ˈbɪtənəs, Am -t̬ɚ-] N no pl

1. bitterness (rancour):

bitterness
Groll m <-(e)s>
bitterness towards
Verbitterung f <-, -en> gegenüber +dat
bitterness of an answer
Heftigkeit f <->
feeling of bitterness
Vorbehalte pl
feeling of bitterness
Ressentiments pl

2. bitterness FOOD (acidity):

bitterness
Bitterkeit f <->
bitterness
bitterer Geschmack