The Opposite(Antonym) of “sweet”
The antonyms of sweet are sour, bitter, and unsweetened. These words describe tastes that are opposite to sweet.
Explore all Antonyms of “sweet”
Definitions and Examples of sour, bitter, unsweetened
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sour
Having an acidic or sharp taste.
Example
The lemonade tasted sour because it had too much lemon juice.
Having a sharp, pungent taste that is not sweet or salty.
Example
The coffee was too strong and tasted bitter.
Not containing sugar or other sweetening agents.
Example
She preferred her tea unsweetened because she didn't like it too sweet.
Key Differences: sour vs bitter vs unsweetened
- 1Sour describes a taste that is acidic or sharp.
- 2Bitter describes a taste that is sharp and pungent.
- 3Unsweetened describes food or drinks that do not contain sugar or other sweetening agents.
Effective Usage of sour, bitter, unsweetened
- 1Describing Food: Use these antonyms to describe the taste of food and drinks.
- 2Cooking: Use sour, bitter, and unsweetened when cooking to create balanced flavors.
- 3Ordering Food: Use these antonyms when ordering food at a restaurant to specify your preferences.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of sweet are sour, bitter, and unsweetened. Use these words to describe the taste of food and drinks, when cooking to create balanced flavors, and when ordering food at a restaurant to specify your preferences.
