sourness Definition
- 1the quality of being sour or acidic in taste
- 2the quality of being unpleasant or unfriendly in behavior or attitude
Using sourness: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sourness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sourness of the lemon made her pucker her lips.
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The sourness of the milk indicated that it had gone bad.
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His sourness towards his colleagues made it difficult to work with him.
sourness Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sourness
Antonyms for sourness
Summary: sourness in Brief
Sourness [ˈsaʊrnəs] refers to the quality of being sour or acidic in taste, as well as the quality of being unpleasant or unfriendly in behavior or attitude. It can describe the taste of food or drink, such as 'The sourness of the lemon made her pucker her lips,' or a person's demeanor, such as 'His sourness towards his colleagues made it difficult to work with him.' Synonyms include acidity, tartness, bitterness, and astringency.
