The Opposite(Antonym) of “sweeten”
The antonyms of sweeten are sour, bitter, and unsweetened. These words describe tastes that are opposite to sweet. While sweet is a taste that is pleasant and sugary, sour and bitter are tastes that are unpleasant and acidic or acrid. Unsweetened refers to food or drinks that do not contain sugar.
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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 that is opposite to sweet.
Example
The lemonade was too sour for her liking.
Having a harsh or unpleasant taste that is opposite to sweet.
Example
The coffee tasted bitter because it was over-roasted.
Not containing sugar or any other sweetening agent.
Example
She prefers her tea unsweetened because she doesn't like the taste of sugar.
Key Differences: sour vs bitter vs unsweetened
- 1Sour describes a taste that is acidic or sharp, while bitter describes a taste that is harsh or unpleasant.
- 2Unsweetened refers to food or drinks that do not contain sugar, while sour and bitter can refer to foods that have a sour or bitter taste.
- 3Sour and bitter are complementary antonyms, while unsweetened is a relational antonym.
Effective Usage of sour, bitter, unsweetened
- 1Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the taste of food and drinks when cooking or baking.
- 2Food Preferences: Use these antonyms to express your food preferences and dislikes.
- 3Taste Testing: Use these antonyms when taste testing food and drinks to describe their flavors.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sweeten are sour, bitter, and unsweetened. Sour and bitter describe tastes that are opposite to sweet, while unsweetened refers to food or drinks that do not contain sugar. Use these antonyms to describe the taste of food and drinks when cooking, express your food preferences and dislikes, and when taste testing food and drinks.
