Pronunciation

/sɔːr/

Definitions

Noun

• Sour (adj): Referring to a taste that is unpleasantly acidic or sharp, typically due to the presence of vinegar or rotting fruit. Example: “The lemonade tasted a bit sour.”
• Sourness (noun): The quality or condition of being sour; a feeling of disappointment or unhappiness. Example: “She had a sour expression after hearing the news.”

Verb

• To sour (v): To become spoiled or unpleasant, often in terms of taste or mood. Example: “The milk has soured and needs to be thrown out.”
• To sour on (phrase): To lose interest or enthusiasm in something. Example: “Her mood soured on the project after a series of setbacks.”

Adjective

• Sour-faced (adj): Having an angry or unhappy expression. Example: “The waiter looked sour-faced when we asked for more salt.”

Phrases

• “A sour note” can refer to a dissonant or disagreeable element in a situation or conversation.
• “Bitter-sweet memories” evoke a mixture of both happiness and sadness, like a slightly sour taste.
• " Sour grapes" is a saying used to describe someone who is envious and begrudgingly criticizes what they cannot have.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The yogurt had a tangy, slightly sour flavor.”
• Verb: “His mood soured when he realized his plans had fallen through.”
• Adjective: “She wore a sour-faced expression after receiving bad news.”

Synonyms

• Acidic
• Tart
• Bitter
• Unappetizing
• Discontented